Lutjanus goreensis (Valenciennes, 1830)

Gorean snapper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Lutjanidae \| Lutjaninae
Synonyms	Mesoprion goreensis, Lutjanus guineensis, ... more
Common names	Vivaneau de Gorée, Pargo de Gorea, Grouper, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1985. (Ref. 55)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 80.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55); common length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55)

Environment

Reef-associated; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m (Ref. 55)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 15°N - 17°S, 24°W - 14°E (Ref. 55)

Eastern Atlantic: mainly between Senegal and the Republic of Congo; also from Cape Verde.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Head pointed, dorsal profile of forehead steep. Preorbital bone broad, maxilla extending to about mid-eye level. Pectoral fins of adult not reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Scale rows on cheek 5 or 6. Presence of narrow blue band or row of broken spots below eye. Small specimens from shallow water mainly brownish.

Occurs on rocky bottoms and in the vicinity of coral reefs. Young are frequently encountered in coastal waters, particularly estuaries and sometimes in rivers (Ref. 2683). Feeds mainly on fishes and bottom-dwelling invertebrates.


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)
Moderate to high vulnerability (49 of 100)	High

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Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen

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