Cephalopholis fulva (Linnaeus, 1758)

Coney

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Epinephelinae
Synonyms	Labrus fulvus, Epinephelus fulva, Epinephelus fulvus, ... more
Common names	Coné ouatalibi, Cherna cabrilla, Butterfish, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

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 : 41.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); max. reported age: 11 years (Ref. 36271)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 2 - 150 m (Ref. 26938), usually 2 - 35 m (Ref. 40849)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 36°N - 28°S, 98°W - 33°W (Ref. 5222)

Western Atlantic: South Carolina, USA and Bermuda to southern Brazil.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Body and fins red; many small blue spots edged with black line scattered on body; dorsal edge of caudal peduncle with 2 prominent black spots; a pair of black blotches on tip of lower jaw (Ref. 13608).

Prefers coral reefs and clear water. In the Gulf of Mexico, it occurs in clear deep reefs (at least 45 m). At Bermuda and the West Indies, the species is common in shallow water, but it usually hides in caves or under ledges during the day. The species is protogynous with females maturing at 16 cm TL and transforming to males at about 20 cm. Males are territorial. Feeds mainly on small fishes and crustaceans. May follow morays and snake eels to feed on flushed preys. Wary, but approachable (Ref. 9710).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 30303)

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tmax=11; K=0.14-0.63; Fec=67,000-280,000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (51 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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