Classification / Names
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Size / Weight / Age
Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 25 m (Ref. 9710)
Climate / Range
Tropical, preferred ?; 25°N - 18°S
Distribution
Short description
Dorsal
spines
(total): 1 - 2;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 29-33;
Anal
spines: 0;
Anal
soft rays: 25 - 30. Dark brownish green to grayish green head and back, lower portions noticeably whitish; dark brown to pale orange iris; dark brown lips. Caudal fin membranes usually orange anteriorly, dusky posteriorly; other fins clear; spinous dorsal similar to body color. Pelvic fin rudiment moderate in size, broadly attached to posterior margin of ventral flap. Midbody scales variable in size. Scale rugosities in males usually develop at about 50 mm SL. Varies considerably with respect to squamation, coloration, fin-ray counts and max. size across its range.
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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Estimates of some properties based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index
PD50 = 0.5039 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Trophic Level
2.9 ±0.4 se; Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (16 of 100)
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