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    Species: Nemateleotris magnifica
    Class: C
    Synonyms: Nemateleotris magnificus
    Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 70 m (Ref. 27115 ), usually 6 - 28 m (Ref. 9360 )
    Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 9.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2272 )
    Distribution: Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115 ); 30°N - 28°S Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Hawaiian, Marquesan and Pitcairn islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia and the Austral Islands; throughout Micronesia.
    Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 32; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 27 - 30
    Biology: Inhabits upper portions of outer reef slopes (Ref. 1602 ). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302 ). Hovers above the bottom, facing the current to feed on zooplankton, copepods, and crustacean larvae. Several individuals may share the same hole (especially juveniles). Has a habit of flicking its pennant-like first dorsal fin back and forth (Ref. 1602, 48637). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 9360. Monogamous (Ref. 52884 ).
    Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=6629
    WoRMS: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Nemateleotris magnifica
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