Classification / Names
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Size / Weight / Age
Max length : 4.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2798)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 12 - 26 m (Ref. 1602)
Climate / Range
Tropical, preferred ?; 30°N - 27°S
Distribution
Short description
Dorsal
spines
(total): 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 9-10;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 8. This species has a few, relatively narrow (less than pupil diameter) light bars on the head (Ref. 37816); characterized by pinkish grey with dark brown scale edges forming a network; presence of three pale vertical lines below eye and interconnected pale lines on top of head; absence of pelvic frenum; longitudinal scale series 26-28; predorsal scales 12-17; ctenoid body scales; cycloid scales on pectoral fin base, breast and midlaterally on abdomen; opercle of adult with cycloid scales; predorsal scales absent; posterior edge of tubular posterior nostril adherent to edge of orbit; cheek with single vertical row of papillae; depth of body 4.0 in SL (Ref. 90102).
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 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Trophic Level
3.2 ±0.3 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 (10 of 100)
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