Spotted wriggler
📖 Overview
A benthic, inshore species found in coral reefs . Also found in sand patches among reefs and rubble, often in surge areas (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 27. This species is characterized by the following: second dorsal-fin rays I, 12-13 (usually I, 12); A I, 11-12 (usually I, 11); vertebrae 10 + 17; indented tongue; posterior naris with well-developed flap on anterior rim; upper sides of the body with 12 large, closely spaced spots, these usually do not extend to dorsal edge of body; predorsal area broadly scaled to about vertical through posterior edge of preopercle .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted wriggler is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted wriggler is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotted wriggler is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 35 m , usually 0 - 10 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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