Bodianus leucosticticus (Bennett, 1832)

Lined hogfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Bodianinae
Synonyms	Labrus leucosticticus, Lepidaplois bourboni, ... more
Common names	黄斑狐鲷, 点带普提鱼, Szkarlatek paskowy, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1986. (Ref. 4392)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 24.2 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 13277)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: Somalia, Mozambique, Natal (South Africa), Mauritius, Réunion, and southern Japan. Likely at Seychelles (Ref. 1623) if Lepidaplois luteopunctatus is a synonym of Bodianus leucosticticus.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Adults reddish to purplish brown on head, body dull yellow; longitudinal row of 3 pale yellow spots along back; small black spot centered at base of caudal fin; 2 black spots on soft anal fin; large black spot on pelvic fins; blackish spot anteriorly on dorsal fin (Ref. 4392). Juveniles reddish brown with rows of white blotches and small spots; black spots on fins (Ref. 4392).

Usually found at moderate depths (50 m).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor 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 vulnerability (42 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen

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