Classification / Names
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Size / Weight / Age
Max length : 2.1 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9360)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 50 m (Ref. 90102)
Climate / Range
Tropical, preferred ?
Distribution
Short description
Dorsal
spines
(total): 6 - 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 8-9;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 8. Characterized by semi-translucent with orange/brown scale margins; three large orange to brown blotches behind pectoral fin; head with large dusky orange spots/bands; pectoral fin base with a pair of large brown to reddish spots on pectoral fin base; small dark spots present on dorsal and caudal fin rays; absence of pelvic frenum; branched caudal rays 12; longitudinal scale series 25-26; ctenoid scales on body except cycloid near midline of abdomen; head, nape, pectoral fin base and breast scaleless; depth of body 5.0-5.5 in SL (Ref. 90102).
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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Estimates of some properties based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index
PD50 = 0.5156 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Trophic Level
3.1 ±0.3 se; Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec = 34)
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
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