Diploprion bifasciatum Cuvier, 1828

Barred soapfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Grammistinae
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Common names	Two-banded perch, Yellow striped grouper, Two-banded sea-perch, ... more

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Main reference

Paxton, J.R., D.F. Hoese, G.R. Allen and J.E. Hanley. 1989. (Ref. 7300)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2272)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 100 m, usually 5 - 50 m (Ref. 37816)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: Maldives and India to Papua New Guinea, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island (Ref. 9710).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Body compressed, its width 3.3-4 in depth (Ref. 37816). Normally yellow, but sometimes nearly all black and juveniles take-on colors of the local venomous Meiacanthus blennies that are yellow or grey (Ref. 48635).

Mainly in coastal habitats in semi-silty conditions (Ref. 48635); also found near caves and crevices in rocky and coral reefs from a few meters to at least 100 m. A predator that feeds on surprisingly large prey, swallowed whole through its expandable jaws (Ref. 48635). Feeds mainly on fishes. Secretes the skin toxin grammistin under stress (Ref. 2334).


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

Human uses
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)
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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