Halichoeres argus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Argus wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Corinae
Synonyms	Labrus argus, Halichoeres fijiensis, Julis leparensis, ... more
Common names	大眼海猪鱼, 珠光海猪鱼, 柄斑海猪鱼, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1980. (Ref. 2136)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Westneat, Mark | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2272)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: Sri Lanka to Fiji (Ref. 9710) and Tonga (Ref. 53797), north to Taiwan, south to northern Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 25. Young green when in seagrasses and greenish brown on reefs. Recognized by the unusual color patterns on the cheek or the black spotted scales over the back (Ref. 48636). Preserved male specimens with pale spots on scales; dark spot behind eye (continuous with a bifurcating dark band which extends ventrally); another on opercle; a dark band on snout from upper lip to eye; head with bands; spot on upper caudal base may be present or absent (present in females). Anterior lateral line scales with 1-3 pores (usually 2); 5-6 suborbital pores. Anterior dorsal and anal soft rays longer than posterior rays; pelvic fins of males relatively short, not reaching anus.

Inhabits shallow coastal reefs and seagrass flats (Ref. 9710), also in algae-rocky reef flats and lagoons (Ref. 48636).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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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 vulnerability (23 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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