Halichoeres miniatus — Details

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Overview

Comprehensive Description

Biology

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Found in coastal, very shallow and usually algae-rocky coastal reefs (Ref. 48636).
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Distribution

Range Description

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This species is found in the Western Pacific, from Taiwan to Japan to NE Australia, Sumatra and the Solomon Islands.
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Western Pacific.
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Physical Description

Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 11
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Size

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Maximum size: 79 mm SL
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Max. size

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12.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636))
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Diagnostic Description

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Males are distinguished by the ringed cheek pattern. Females have pink bellies with fine white lines along scales across (Ref. 48636).
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
This species is an abundant and widespread wrasse found in coastal, very shallow and usually algae-rocky coastal reefs.

Systems
  • Marine
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Depth range based on 13 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 5 samples.

Environmental ranges
  Depth range (m): 0.3 - 8.4
  Temperature range (°C): 24.729 - 29.264
  Nitrate (umol/L): 0.066 - 0.239
  Salinity (PPS): 34.330 - 35.509
  Oxygen (ml/l): 4.510 - 4.883
  Phosphate (umol/l): 0.131 - 0.158
  Silicate (umol/l): 0.912 - 1.590

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Depth range (m): 0.3 - 8.4

Temperature range (°C): 24.729 - 29.264

Nitrate (umol/L): 0.066 - 0.239

Salinity (PPS): 34.330 - 35.509

Oxygen (ml/l): 4.510 - 4.883

Phosphate (umol/l): 0.131 - 0.158

Silicate (umol/l): 0.912 - 1.590
 
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Environment

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reef-associated; marine
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Molecular Biology and Genetics

Molecular Biology

Statistics of barcoding coverage: Halichoeres miniatus

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Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Species: 2
Species With Barcodes: 1

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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2010

Assessor/s
Choat, J.H.

Reviewer/s
Craig, M.T. & Carpenter, K.E.

Contributor/s

Justification
This is a widespread species and is very common in shallow waters. There are no known threats. It is listed as Least Concern.
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Population

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Population
There is no population information available for this species. This is a very common species in shallow waters.

Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
There are no known major threats to this species.
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Least Concern (LC)
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
There are no known species specific conservation measures in place.
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems

Benefits

Importance

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aquarium: commercial
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