Cephalopholis urodeta (Forster, 1801)

Darkfin hind

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Epinephelinae
Synonyms	Perca urodeta, Epinephelus playfairi, Perca urodeta, ... more
Common names	Vieille aile noire, Cherna alinegra, Banded-tail coral-cod, ... more

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Main reference

Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall. 1993. (Ref. 5222)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Heemstra, Phillip C. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 28.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5222)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 60 m (Ref. 5222), usually 3 - 15 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 34°N - 30°S, 33°E - 131°W (Ref. 5222)

Indo-Pacific: Kenya to northern South Africa and eastward to French Polynesia and the Pitcairn Islands. Unknown from the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, and the coast of India.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9

Inhabits clear, shallow waters of outer reef areas. Also found in lagoons, back-reef areas, and on the reef-top. Feeds on small fishes (68%) and crustaceans.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: potential


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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)
Low vulnerability (14 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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