Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Inhabits exposed outer reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas of mixed sand, coral and rubble (Ref. 9710). Juveniles occur in small tide pools, exposed reef flats with algae-rubble. Generally solitary (Ref. 5213). Feeds mainly on hard-shelled prey, including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins (Ref. 5374). Turns over rocks to prey on hiding invertebrates (Ref. 11441). Young look very different (Ref. 1623).
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Randall, J.E. 1999 Revision of the Indo-Pacific labrid fishes of the genus Coris, with descriptions of five new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (29):74 p. (Ref. 33411)
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Distribution
Range Description
This species occurs in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea, from the southern Arabian Peninsula south to Zanzibar and South Africa (30°S) and east to Sumatra and Bali.
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Distribution
Chagos, Comores, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Red Sea, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa (country)
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Anon. (2000). FishBase 2000 [CD-ROM]. ICLARM: Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. 4 cd-roms pp.
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=6542
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Smith, J.L.B. & M.M. Smith (1963). The fishes of Seychelles. Department of Ichthyology, Rhodes University. Grahamstown.
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Indian Ocean: Red Sea and along the southern Arabian Peninsula south to Zanzibar and South Africa (30°S) and east to the Laccadive Archipelago, Chagos Archipelago, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the Similan Islands, eastern Andaman Sea.
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Randall, J.E. 1999 Revision of the Indo-Pacific labrid fishes of the genus Coris, with descriptions of five new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (29):74 p. (Ref. 33411)
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Physical Description
Size
Max. size
38.0 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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Ecology
Habitat
Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
This species inhabits areas of rubble between and within coral reefs in exposed lagoons and seaward reefs in depths 0.5-50 m. It feeds on small invertebrates and is haremic (one dominant male with several smaller females).
Systems
- Marine
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Depth range based on 14 specimens in 1 taxon.
Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 14 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 0.8 - 11
Temperature range (°C): 27.134 - 28.749
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.057 - 0.402
Salinity (PPS): 32.279 - 35.125
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.484 - 4.700
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.163 - 0.327
Silicate (umol/l): 3.061 - 4.752
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 0.8 - 11
Temperature range (°C): 27.134 - 28.749
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.057 - 0.402
Salinity (PPS): 32.279 - 35.125
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.484 - 4.700
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.163 - 0.327
Silicate (umol/l): 3.061 - 4.752
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Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 14 samples.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 0.8 - 11
Temperature range (°C): 27.134 - 28.749
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.057 - 0.402
Salinity (PPS): 32.279 - 35.125
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.484 - 4.700
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.163 - 0.327
Silicate (umol/l): 3.061 - 4.752
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 0.8 - 11
Temperature range (°C): 27.134 - 28.749
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.057 - 0.402
Salinity (PPS): 32.279 - 35.125
Oxygen (ml/l): 4.484 - 4.700
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.163 - 0.327
Silicate (umol/l): 3.061 - 4.752
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Depth: 5 - 50m.
From 5 to 50 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated. Inhabits exposed outer reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas of mixed sand, coral and rubble (Ref. 9710). Juveniles occur in small tide pools. Generally solitary (Ref. 5213). Feeds mainly on hard-shelled prey, including crustaceans, molluscs and sea urchins (Ref. 5374). Turns over rocks to prey on hiding invertebrates (Ref. 11441).
From 5 to 50 meters.
Habitat: reef-associated. Inhabits exposed outer reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas of mixed sand, coral and rubble (Ref. 9710). Juveniles occur in small tide pools. Generally solitary (Ref. 5213). Feeds mainly on hard-shelled prey, including crustaceans, molluscs and sea urchins (Ref. 5374). Turns over rocks to prey on hiding invertebrates (Ref. 11441).
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Trophic Strategy
Inhabits exposed outer reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas of mixed sand, coral and rubble (Ref. 9710). Juveniles occur in small tide pools. Feeds mainly on hard-shelled prey, including crustaceans, mollusks and sea urchins.
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Randall, J.E. 1999 Revision of the Indo-Pacific labrid fishes of the genus Coris, with descriptions of five new species. Indo-Pacific Fishes (29):74 p. (Ref. 33411)
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Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Statistics of barcoding coverage: Coris cuvieri
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 7
Species: 10
Species With Barcodes: 1
Public Records: 7
Species: 10
Species With Barcodes: 1
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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Coris gaimard africana
Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLDS) Stats
Public Records: 0
Species: 1
Species With Barcodes: 1
Public Records: 0
Species: 1
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
Craig, M.T.
Reviewer/s
Rocha, L.A. & Carpenter, K.E.
Contributor/s
Justification
This species is widespread in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Juveniles of the species are taken in the aquarium trade, but the level of utilization does not appear to represent a major threat. This species occurs in some protected areas throughout its range (e.g., Pulu-Keeling National Park (Australia)), and given its apparently stable population this species is listed as Least Concern.
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Trends
Population
Population
Population Trend
There is no explicit data on population trends for this species, however casual observations indicate that C. cuvier is a common species and has an apparently stable population.
Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats
Threats
Major Threats
There are no major threats known for this species. It is utilized in the aquarium trade, however the level of extraction does not appear to significantly impact populations on a global scale. Local reductions in population may be present.
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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 species specific conservation measures are in place, however the range of this species includes marine protected areas (e.g., Pulu Keeling National Park (Australia)).
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems
Benefits
Importance
fisheries: minor commercial
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Fischer, W., I. Sousa, C. Silva, A. de Freitas, J.M. Poutiers, W. Schneider, T.C. Borges, J.P. Feral and A. Massinga 1990 Fichas FAO de identificaçao de espécies para actividades de pesca. Guia de campo das espécies comerciais marinhas e de águas salobras de Moçambique. Publicaçao preparada em collaboraçao com o Instituto de Investigaçao Pesquiera de Moçambique, com financiamento do Projecto PNUD/FAO MOZ/86/030 e de NORAD. Roma, FAO. 1990. 424 p. (Ref. 5213)
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