Common name | Belai |
Language | Palauan |
Type | Vernacular |
Official trade name | No |
Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
Country | Palau |
Locality | Palau |
Ref. | Johannes, R.E., 1981 |
Life stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
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Remarks | On the morning of the new moon of April 1977, Johannes observed belai spawning on the outer reef flat and above the edge of the outer reef drop-off at the southern tip of Peleliu. A group of five to fifteen individuals would slowly spiral upward, release gametes and return to the bottom. The fish would make false starts (Ref. 2928). Also Ref. 10494, 100789. |