Rhinecanthus lunula Randall & Steene, 1983

Halfmoon picassofish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Balistidae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Halfmoon triggerfish, Halvmåne picassofisk, 月锉鳞鲀, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 28.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - ? m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Pacific Ocean: Queensland, Australia to the Pitcairn Group.
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Short description

Caudal fin with black crescent.

A rare species that lives in outer reef areas.


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (28 of 100)	Medium

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