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Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Found around coral and rock patches in shallow protected sandy areas (Ref. 9710). Amphipods, small crustaceans, and polychaetes have been reported from the stomachs of Japanese specimens.
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Russell, B.C. 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific labrid fish genus Suezichthys, with descriptions of four new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (2):21 p. (Ref. 530)
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Distribution
Range Description
This species is distributed in the western Pacific from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, mainland China and Viet Nam.
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Western Pacific: Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Viet Nam, New Caledonia, and Australia (Ref. 530). The only Indian Ocean record was that from the Persian Gulf (Ref. 11441).
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Russell, B.C. 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific labrid fish genus Suezichthys, with descriptions of four new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (2):21 p. (Ref. 530)
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 25
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Russell, B.C. 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific labrid fish genus Suezichthys, with descriptions of four new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (2):21 p. (Ref. 530)
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Size
Max. size
16.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 11441))
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Randall, J.E. 1995 Coastal fishes of Oman. University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu, Hawaii. 439 p. (Ref. 11441)
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Diagnostic Description
Anterior part of dorsal fin unspotted in initial phase, but present in terminal phase; dark diagonal band or spots on caudal fin absent in T.P.; pectoral and pelvic fins translucent yellow. A dark yellowish green stripe from upper lip through eye to upper margin of the opercle; yellowish cheeks and lower jaw. 4-5 predorsal scales; 2-3 cheek scale rows behind eye; 3 cheek scale rows below eye. Scaly sheath at dorsal and anal fins' bases absent. Scales large.
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Russell, B.C. 1985 Revision of the Indo-Pacific labrid fish genus Suezichthys, with descriptions of four new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (2):21 p. (Ref. 530)
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Ecology
Habitat
Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
A small species, to about 114 mm SL. This species is found around coral and rock patches in shallow protected sandy areas. Amphipods, small crustaceans, and polychaetes have been reported from the stomachs of Japanese specimens.
Systems
- Marine
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Depth range based on 109 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 37 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 2 - 76.9077
Temperature range (°C): 23.278 - 26.130
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.149 - 2.380
Salinity (PPS): 35.134 - 35.493
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.230 - 4.793
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.083 - 0.308
Silicate (umol/l): 0.406 - 1.453
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 2 - 76.9077
Temperature range (°C): 23.278 - 26.130
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.149 - 2.380
Salinity (PPS): 35.134 - 35.493
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.230 - 4.793
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.083 - 0.308
Silicate (umol/l): 0.406 - 1.453
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Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 37 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 2 - 76.9077
Temperature range (°C): 23.278 - 26.130
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.149 - 2.380
Salinity (PPS): 35.134 - 35.493
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.230 - 4.793
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.083 - 0.308
Silicate (umol/l): 0.406 - 1.453
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 2 - 76.9077
Temperature range (°C): 23.278 - 26.130
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.149 - 2.380
Salinity (PPS): 35.134 - 35.493
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.230 - 4.793
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.083 - 0.308
Silicate (umol/l): 0.406 - 1.453
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Trophic Strategy
Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Found around coral and rock patches in shallow protected sandy areas (Ref. 9710). Amphipods, small crustaceans, and polychaetes have been reported from the stomachs of Japanese specimens.
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Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen 1993 Meeresfische der Welt - Groß-Indopazifische Region. Tetra Verlag, Herrenteich, Melle. 528 p. (Ref. 9137)
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Statistics of barcoding coverage: Suezichthys gracilis
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Species: 3
Species With Barcodes: 1
Public Records: 0
Species: 3
Species With Barcodes: 1
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Conservation
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
LC
Least Concern
Red List Criteria
Version
3.1
Year Assessed
2010
Assessor/s
Russell, B.
Reviewer/s
Sadovy, Y. & Carpenter, K.E.
Contributor/s
Justification
This species is relatively widespread. There are no known major threats. It is listed as Least Concern.
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Trends
Population
Population
Population Trend
There is no population information available for this species. There are only a few specimens for this species, most of them are from the initial phase.
Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats
Threats
Major Threats
There are no major threats known for this species.
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Least Concern (LC)
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
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Management
Conservation Actions
Conservation Actions
There are no specific conservation measures in place for this species. Its distribution overlaps several marine protected areas within its range.
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems
Benefits
Importance
aquarium: commercial
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Burgess, W.E., H.R. Axelrod and R.E. Hunziker III 1990 Dr. Burgess's atlas of marine aquarium fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., Neptune City, New Jersey. 768 p.
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