Author: Lecchini & Williams, 2004
Comments: Collected from channels on the outer edge of a deep plateau, where corals, soft corals and sponges are abundant (Ref. 52528).  Life history characteristics for the family specify that this group is oviparous, with distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).  Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205).  Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).