Pteragogus cryptus Randall, 1981

Cryptic wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Cheilininae
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Common names	隐秘长鳍鹦鲷, 隐高体盔鱼, Indian sneaky wrasse, ... 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 : 9.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 67 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 24°S

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea; then from Indonesia to Samoa, north to the Philippines and Micronesia, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Has 10 dorsal spines, lacks distinct vertical barring or longitudinal lines, and has yellow or reddish edged ocellus on the gill cover. First 3 dorsal fin spines elongated in adults (Ref. 48636).

A secretive species occurring on coral reefs where it hides among soft corals and benthic algae. Feeds on benthic invertebrates. Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Rarely found in the aquarium trade.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; 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 (18 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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