Psammoperca waigiensis (Cuvier, 1828)

Waigieu seaperch

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Latidae
Synonyms	Labrax waigiensis, Psammoperca datnioides, ... more
Common names	Waigeu seaperch, Waigeu perch, Waigeu perch, ... 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 : 47.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9799)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: Bay of Bengal, Indo-Australian Archipelago and northern Australia to the Philippines, China Sea and Japan (Ref. 2334). Found in the Mekong delta (Ref. 12693).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. One large flat spine at rear angle of preoperculum. Color varies from light silvery gray to dark brown; eyes reddish. Lateral line extends onto caudal fin.

Inhabits rocky or coral reefs, frequently in weedy areas, usually in holes and crevices by day. Enters estuaries (Ref. 4833). Forages on fishes and crustaceans at night (Ref. 9710). Mainly marketed fresh. In Hong Kong sold live in fish markets (Ref. 27253).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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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 to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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