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Diagnostic Description

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Is distinguished from other look-alike species by the blackish blotch on the soft portion of the dorsal fin and by the rounded tail and three zigzag lines found on the bellies of mature males (Ref. 12251).
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Recorder
Christine Marie V. Casal
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Life Cycle

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Eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae (Ref. 47893).
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Monika Heskamp
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Biology

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Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).
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Pascualita Sa-a
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