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  • Nº36 # Date: 2015-04-25 - 15:26
  • # Max Depth: 26m Duration: 41mins
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Epinephelus chlorostigma (Valenciennes, 1828) (Brownspotted grouper) Found over a wide range of habitats like seagrass beds and outer reef slopes ; in the South China Sea, it is also found on mud bottoms. Feeds on small fishes and crustaceans . Sexual transition from female to male occurs...
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Platax orbicularis (Forsskål, 1775) (Orbicular batfish) Live in shallow protected coastal waters to deep, somewhat silty habitats. Often with deep shipwrecks . Adults are found singly or in small groups and occasionally in large schools in some areas. Juveniles occur singly ...
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Pachypanchax omalonotus (Duméril, 1861) (Powder-blue panchax) Occurs in brooks and small rivers, mostly in quiet parts . Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium ; prefers aquaria with rocks, plants and driftwood .
Naso brevirostris (Cuvier, 1829) (Spotted unicornfish)
Aulostomus chinensis (Linnaeus, 1766) (Chinese trumpetfish) Found in clear, shallow water , in rocky and coral areas of protected and seaward reefs . Benthopelagic . Feeds on small fishes and shrimps . A slow-moving fish relying partly on stealth and camouflage to sneak up on unsuspecting prey. Often darts down vertically on its prey. Usually solitary .

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