Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Inhabits shallow lagoon and channel reefs, in coral-rich areas with sand patches to at least 15 m depth (Ref. 9710). Found in silty coastal reef slopes (Ref. 8631). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
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Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston 1992 Reef fishes of New Guinea: a field guide for divers, anglers and naturalists. Publication No. 8. Christensen Research Institute, Madang, Papua New Guinea. 132 p. (Ref. 6023)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=6023&speccode=11619
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Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6771) and Palau (Belau).
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Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p. (Ref. 9710)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9710&speccode=13770
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Physical Description
Size
Max. size
13.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710))
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Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p. (Ref. 9710)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9710&speccode=13770
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range ? - 15 m (Ref. 9710)
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Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p. (Ref. 9710)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9710&speccode=13770
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Depth range based on 2 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 1 sample.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 9.1 - 20
Temperature range (°C): 29.205 - 29.205
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.116 - 0.116
Salinity (PPS): 34.393 - 34.393
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.641 - 4.641
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.137 - 0.137
Silicate (umol/l): 1.568 - 1.568
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 9.1 - 20
Note: this information has not been validated. Check this *note*. Your feedback is most welcome.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 1 sample.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 9.1 - 20
Temperature range (°C): 29.205 - 29.205
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.116 - 0.116
Salinity (PPS): 34.393 - 34.393
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.641 - 4.641
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.137 - 0.137
Silicate (umol/l): 1.568 - 1.568
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 9.1 - 20
Note: this information has not been validated. Check this *note*. Your feedback is most welcome.
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Trophic Strategy
Inhabits shallow lagoon and channel reefs, in coral-rich areas with sand patches to at least 15 m depth (Ref. 9710). Found in silty coastal reef slopes (Ref. 8631). Feeds on small benthic invertebrates.
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Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston 1992 Reef fishes of New Guinea: a field guide for divers, anglers and naturalists. Publication No. 8. Christensen Research Institute, Madang, Papua New Guinea. 132 p. (Ref. 6023)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=6023&speccode=11619
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Conservation
Threats
Not Evaluated
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=57073
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