Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Restricted to deep waters, observed from submersible at 185-190 m at various substrates (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
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Gomon, M.F. 2006 A revision of the labrid fish genus Bodianus with descriptions of eight new species. Rec. Aust. Mus. Suppl. 30:1-133. (Ref. 75973)
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Distribution
Central Pacific: Hawaii.
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Gomon, M.F. 2006 A revision of the labrid fish genus Bodianus with descriptions of eight new species. Rec. Aust. Mus. Suppl. 30:1-133. (Ref. 75973)
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Range Description
This species is found in the Hawaiian Islands.
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Physical Description
Size
Max. size
45.6 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 75973))
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Gomon, M.F. 2006 A revision of the labrid fish genus Bodianus with descriptions of eight new species. Rec. Aust. Mus. Suppl. 30:1-133. (Ref. 75973)
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Type Information
Paratype for Bodianus bathycapros Gomon
Catalog Number: USNM 51199
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Preparation: Unknown
Collector(s): United States Fish Commission (USFC)
Year Collected: 1901
Locality: Hawaii, United States, Hawaiian Islands, Pacific
Catalog Number: USNM 51199
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Fishes
Preparation: Unknown
Collector(s): United States Fish Commission (USFC)
Year Collected: 1901
Locality: Hawaii, United States, Hawaiian Islands, Pacific
- Paratype: Gomon, M. F. 21 Jun 2006. Records of the Australian Museum, Supplement. 30: 39, Figs. 22, 23.
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Ecology
Habitat
Environment
reef-associated; marine; depth range 165 - 256 m (Ref. 75973)
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Gomon, M.F. 2006 A revision of the labrid fish genus Bodianus with descriptions of eight new species. Rec. Aust. Mus. Suppl. 30:1-133. (Ref. 75973)
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Habitat and Ecology
Habitat and Ecology
Systems
This is a large species, reaches about 456 mm SL. It is restricted to deep waters (165-256 m) of the Hawaiian Islands. Chave and Mundy (1994) observed this species from a submersible at depths of 185-190 m over various substrates.
Systems
- Marine
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Life History and Behavior
Life Cycle
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
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Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p. (Ref. 205)
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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
Liu, M. & Carpenter, K.E.
Contributor/s
Justification
Little is known of the population and life history characteristics of the species. It is a deepwater species known only from the Hawaiian islands (Gomon 2006). It is most likely protected due to its deep water habitat. This species is listed as Least Concern.
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Trends
Population
Population
Population Trend
There is no population information available for this 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.
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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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