Macropharyngodon kuiteri Randall, 1978

Black leopard wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Corinae
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Common names	Kuiter's wrasse, 基氏大咽齿鱼, Ear-spot wrasse, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1978. (Ref. 2694)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 55 m (Ref. 9710), usually 10 - 55 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 26°C (Ref. 27115)

Western Pacific: presently known only from New Caledonia to the southern Great Barrier Reef and New South Wales (Australia).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal soft rays: 12. Body light orangish with a bluish white spot on each scale, a large black spot on opercle rimmed in blue and a small blackish spot behind eye. Teeth spatulate (except canine at corner of mouth). Caudal peduncle short, its length 2.3 to 2.5 in least depth (Ref 9823).

Occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). Found in areas of mixed sand, rubble, and algae (Ref. 9710).


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)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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