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Spotted Sand Diver
Trichonotus setiger
13.6732, 120.841
Field Notes
Description:
Tan with numerous white spots, 10-11 brown body bars; dorsal fin translucent with white spots on rays; males have long front dorsal rays.
Males flashes their dorsal rays (Pic#1) to attracts females and/or to scare off other males.
Habitat:
Among sandy bottoms, form loose aggregations just above sand, buries themselves in the sand when alarmed or threatened.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 22, 2017
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