Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).

Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Gulf of Oman.

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 14 - 15

Maximum size: 110 mm SL

11.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 7247))

Depth range based on 5 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 2 samples.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 4 - 7
  Temperature range (°C): 26.151 - 26.151
  Nitrate (umol/L): 3.114 - 3.114
  Salinity (PPS): 36.032 - 36.032
  Oxygen (ml/l): 4.462 - 4.462
  Phosphate (umol/l): 0.546 - 0.546
  Silicate (umol/l): 4.277 - 4.277

Graphical representation

Depth range (m): 4 - 7
 
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Depth: 1 - 6m.
From 1 to 6 meters.

Habitat: reef-associated.

reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m (Ref. 7247)

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).

Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 1
Species: 1
Species With Barcodes: 1

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