Inhabits reef flats, benches, and rocky shorelines exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 37816). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).

Pacific Ocean: the Solomons to American Samoa.

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 19 - 21

Maximum size: 46 mm TL

7.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 30874))

Depth range based on 31 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 31 samples.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 0.305 - 11
  Temperature range (°C): 25.245 - 29.336
  Nitrate (umol/L): 0.047 - 0.230
  Salinity (PPS): 34.134 - 36.148
  Oxygen (ml/l): 4.454 - 4.747
  Phosphate (umol/l): 0.092 - 0.295
  Silicate (umol/l): 1.057 - 1.459

Graphical representation

Depth range (m): 0.305 - 11

Temperature range (°C): 25.245 - 29.336

Nitrate (umol/L): 0.047 - 0.230

Salinity (PPS): 34.134 - 36.148

Oxygen (ml/l): 4.454 - 4.747

Phosphate (umol/l): 0.092 - 0.295

Silicate (umol/l): 1.057 - 1.459
 
Note: this information has not been validated. Check this *note*. Your feedback is most welcome.

Depth: 0 - 2m.
Recorded at 2 meters.

Habitat: demersal.

reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m (Ref. 30874)

Inhabits reef flats, benches, and rocky shorelines exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 37816).

Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Not Evaluated