Coris centralis — Details

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Overview

Comprehensive Description

Biology

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Relatively common in sand and low-profile patch reefs. Courting males raise the black anterior part of their dorsal fin (Ref. 33411).
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Distribution

Range Description

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This species is known from the western central Pacific in the Line Islands (Kiribati), Johnston atoll, and Phoenix Islands.
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Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Line Islands (Kiribati).
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Physical Description

Size

Max. size

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9.2 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 33411))
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Type Information

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Paratype for Coris centralis Randall
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Collector(s): J. Randall
Year Collected: 1968
Locality: Line Islands, Tabuaeran (Fanning Island), Lagoon Side of English Harbor Off Settlement, Tabuaeran (Fanning Island), Kiribati, Line Islands, Pacific
Depth (m): 6 to 6
  • Paratype: Randall, J. E. 1999. Indo-Pacific Fishes. No. 29: 21, fig. 2.
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
This species inhabits sandy lagoons and low-profile patch reefs from depths of 4.5-46 m. It reaches a maximum size of 10 cm.

Systems
  • Marine
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Environment

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reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 46 m (Ref. 33411)
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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
Craig, M.T.

Reviewer/s
Rocha, L.A. & Carpenter, K.E.

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Justification
This species is common species in its relatively restricted range (Line and Phoenix Islands). It is not utilized for any purpose, and a portion of its range has recently been established as a marine protected area (Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument). No major threats are known for this species, and it is therefore listed as Least Concern.
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Population

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Population
There is no explicit information known on population trends in this species. Coris centralis is a common species.

Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
There are no major threats known for 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 species specific conservation measures currently in place for C. centralis, however a reasonable portion of its range is within marine protected areas (Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument (USA)).
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