Mespilia globulus (Linnaeus, 1758)
40mm

This species is rather scarce at Kwajalein, most often found as rather small or young specimens in lagoon algae patches. Larger ones of 40mm or so are usually on reefs, under rocks or in rubble.

Underside of the specimen above.

Spawning.

Created 16 June 2018

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