Coris batuensis (Bleeker, 1856-57)

Batu coris

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Corinae
Synonyms	Julis batuensis, Hemicoris batuensis, Coris coronata, ... more
Common names	Dappled wrasse, Variegated wrasse, Dapple coris, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1999. (Ref. 33411)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 17.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine, usually 2 - 15 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115)

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Marshall Islands, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef and Tonga.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Greenish with pink markings on dark substrate. Very pale when on white sand substrates and dorsal spots is lost in large males (Ref. 48636).

Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs to over 15 m (Ref. 9710). Feeds on small crabs and gastropods.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; 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 to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)	Very high

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