Anisotremus caesius (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882)

Silvergrey grunt

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Haemulidae
Synonyms	Pomadasys caesius, ... more
Common names	Silvergray grunt, Roncador, Burro mojarro, ... more

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Main reference

McKay, R.J. and M. Schneider. 1995. (Ref. 9114)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9114); common length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9114)

Environment

Demersal; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°N -

Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru.
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Short description

Body compressed and deep (depth contained 2.0 to 2.1 times in standard length); mouth small and terminal with thick, fleshy lips; dorsal fin with 12 spines and 15 to 16 soft rays (XII, 15-16); pectoral fins slightly longer than head, reaching origin of anal fin; lateral line with 50 to 54 scales; scale series above lateral line parallel to it; body entirely golden gray with an indistinct dark stripe from nape to base of pectoral fins; flanks indistinctly striated; pelvic fins almost black (Ref. 55763).

Benthic over hard, rock and rubble bottoms (Ref. 9114). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114).


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)
Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Garilao, Cristina V.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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