Lachnolaimus maximus (Walbaum, 1792)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae
Synonyms	Labrus maximus, ... more
Common names	Pez perro, Capitán, Pargo pluma, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 91.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251); common length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3726); max. published weight: 11.0 kg (Ref. 36052); max. reported age: 11 years (Ref. 8550)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 46°N - 7°N

Western Atlantic: Nova Scotia (Canada), Bermuda, and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern South America.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Deep-bodied wrasse with a strongly arched dorsal profile. First 3 dorsal spines filamentous. Only wrasse with elongate dorsal spines and such a highly arched profile (Ref. 26938). Color variable but generally mottled brownish red with a black spot at rear base of dorsal fin (Ref. 13442).

Found over open bottoms or coral reef areas (Ref. 5217). Often encountered where gorgonians are abundant (Ref. 13442). Feeds mainly on mollusks, also crabs and sea urchins (Ref. 3726). Flesh highly esteemed; marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 3726). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Vulnerable (VU) (A2d), IUCN Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 7251)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes; 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 (K=0.09; Fec=100,00)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (66 of 100)	Very high

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Modified by Wiethüchter, Anita

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