Main Ref. | Allen, G.R., 1991 |
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Remarks | Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Inhabits lagoon reefs and generally prefers small patch reefs with sand or rubble substrates. Feeds on benthic algae which it aggresively guards against other herbivores. Diurnal species (Ref. 113699). |
Marine - Neritic | Marine - Oceanic | Brackishwater | Freshwater | |
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Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies |
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Special habitats | Coral Reefs; |
Special habitats Ref. | Nguyen, N.T. and V.Q. Nguyen, 2006 |
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Parasitism |
Feeding type | mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19) |
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Feeding type Ref. | Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994 |
Feeding habit | grazing on aquatic plants |
Feeding habit Ref. | Lieske, E. and R. Myers, 1994 |
Estimation method | Original sample | Unfished population | Remark | ||
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Troph | s.e. | Troph | s.e. | ||
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From individual food items | 2.00 | 0.00 | Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items. | ||
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