Dactylophora nigricans (Richardson, 1850)

Dusky morwong

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cheilodactylidae
Synonyms	Cheilodactylus nigricans, Psilocranium nigricans, ... more
Common names	长体胸指, Black butterfish, Tillywurti, ... more

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Main reference

May, J.L. and J.G.H. Maxwell. 1986. (Ref. 9563)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 120 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9563)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 60 m (Ref. 9563)

Climate / Range

Temperate

Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to New South Wales and Tasmania.
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Found in seagrass beds and near rocky outcrops (Ref. 9563). Feeds on polychaetes, isopods, amphipods and brown algae. Flesh of smaller fish is excellent eating, but its quality deteriorates with age (Ref. 2156).


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)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (73 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Reyes, Rodolfo B.

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