Cheilinus chlorourus (Bloch, 1791)

Floral wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Cheilininae
Synonyms	Sparus chlorourus, ... more
Common names	White-dotted maori wrasse, Redspotted maori wrasse, Floral maori wrasse, ... more

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Main reference

Westneat, M.W. 2001. (Ref. 9823)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Westneat, Mark | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m (Ref. 9823)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 30°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia and Rapa.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. The only Cheilinus that has 10 dorsal spines. Exhibits a coloration very similar to C. trilobatus, but has black and white specks on its pelvic, anal and caudal fins, while C. trilobatus has vertical red, white and black streaks on its body scales. Large adults of both species have numerous red spots and streaks on the head and trilobed caudal fins.

Inhabits lagoon and coastal reefs, in areas with mixed sand, rubble, and coral (Ref. 9710). Occasionally in grassy areas. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates such as mollusks and crustaceans.


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)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (46 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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