Trimma cana Breeding Information

Species:	Trimma cana

Class:	C
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Environment:	Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 35 m. Tropical
Size/Weight/Age:	Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm Max length : 2.5 cm SL male/unsexed;
Distribution:	Western Pacific: Philippines, Caroline Is., Fiji, Marshall Is., and Palau
Description:	Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Diagnosis: White background with 8 distinct vertical bars on head and body; yellow spots on the medial fins; a well-defined dark bar across the postorbital region of the skull (may be partially obscured by the overlying anterior extension of the epaxialis body musculature in larger specimens). No scales on head. Opercle, cheek, or nape. A second dorsal spine varying from slightly to very elongate (as far as the mid-peduncle). A well-developed interorbital trench. A variably-developed postorbital trench (usually developed). A fifth pelvic fin ray which is unbranched and 50-85% of the fourth.
Biology:	ary or in small groups on surface of hard corals. Inhabits steep outer reef slopes in 12-35 m
Data Sheet:	http://www.fishbase.org/summary/62051
WoRMS:	http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Trimma cana
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