Manonichthys polynemus (Fowler, 1931)

Longfin dottyback

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pseudochromidae \| Pseudochrominae
Synonyms	Pseudochromis polynemus, ... more
Common names	Threadfin dottyback, 多线拟雀鲷, Long-finned dottyback, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 50 m (Ref. 37816)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 19°N - 9°S

Western Pacific: northeastern Indonesia and Palau.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14. Recognized by the long ventral fins, filamentous median fins, and yellow tear-mark below the eye. Found on steep slopes and walls with tubular sponges, usually in depths of about 20 m (Ref. 48635).

An uncommon species that inhabits steep outer reef slopes, in areas with dense coral growth (Ref. 9710).


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

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

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