Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Found on semi-open sandy substrates along reefs, often in deep channels to lagoons that are prone to strong tidal currents and where seawhips thrive (Ref. 48636).
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Herre, A.W.C.T. 1953 Check list of Philippine fishes. Res. Rep. U.S. Fish Wild. Serv., (20):977 p. (Ref. 280)
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Distribution
Western Central Pacific: East Indies and the Philippines.
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Herre, A.W.C.T. 1953 Check list of Philippine fishes. Res. Rep. U.S. Fish Wild. Serv., (20):977 p. (Ref. 280)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=280&speccode=7750
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Range Description
This species is present in the West Central Pacific from Indonesia, the Philippines and northern Papua New Guinea.
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Physical Description
Morphology
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10
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Westneat, M.W. 2001 Labridae. Wrasses, hogfishes, razorfishes, corises, tuskfishes. p. 3381-3467. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 6. Bony fishes part 4 (Labridae to Latimeriidae), estuarine crocodiles. FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9823)
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Size
Max. size
18.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 48636))
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Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka 2001 Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 2. Fusiliers - Dragonets, Caesionidae - Callionymidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 304-622 p. (Ref. 48636)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=48636&speccode=25049
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Diagnostic Description
A broad pale band directed from below base of last few dorsal-fin spines to upper side of pectoral-fin base; a large dark spot situated dorsally on side and on ventral edge of dorsal fin at dorsoposterior end of pale band, usually extending anteroventrally as a dark tapering marginal band on pale band at least along posteroventral edge; caudal fin uniformly pale in adults. (Ref 9823)
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Westneat, M.W. 2001 Labridae. Wrasses, hogfishes, razorfishes, corises, tuskfishes. p. 3381-3467. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 6. Bony fishes part 4 (Labridae to Latimeriidae), estuarine crocodiles. FAO, Rome. (Ref. 9823)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9823&speccode=4844
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
demersal; marine; depth range ? - 20 m (Ref. 48636)
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Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka 2001 Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 2. Fusiliers - Dragonets, Caesionidae - Callionymidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 304-622 p. (Ref. 48636)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=48636&speccode=25049
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Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
This species is found on semi-open sandy substrates along reefs, often in deep channels to lagoons that are prone to strong tidal currents and where seawhips thrive (Kuiter and Tonozuka 2001).This species is found down to 20 m and possibly found on shallow coral reefs at about five m. The maximum size is 18 cm TL.
Systems
- Marine
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Depth range based on 2 specimens in 1 taxon.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 18.3 - 20
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 18.3 - 20
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Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 18.3 - 20
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 18.3 - 20
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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
Cabanban, A., Choat, J.H., Russell, B. & Myers, R.
Reviewer/s
Sadovy, Y. & Carpenter, K.E.
Contributor/s
Justification
This species is widespread in the Indo-West Pacific in coral reefs. There is habitat destruction from fishing but this is not considered a major threat. It is listed as Least Concern.
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Trends
Population
Population
Population Trend
There is no population information for this species. This is a rare species.
Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats
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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Major Threats
There are no major threats known for this species. Possibly fishing and habitat destruction on shallow reefs.
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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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