Galeoides decadactylus (Bloch, 1795)

Lesser African threadfin

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Polynemidae
Synonyms	Polynemus decadactylus, Polynemus astrolabi, Polynemus enneadactylus, ... more
Common names	Petit capitaine, Barbudo enano africano, Shinenose, ... more

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Main reference

Daget, J. and J.C. Njock. 1986. (Ref. 4340)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5377); common length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3659)

Environment

Demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 70 m (Ref. 10799)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 37°N - 27°S, 19°W - 16°E (Ref. 57343)

Eastern Atlantic: Morocco to Angola, including the Canary Islands (Ref. 7386). Sporadically known from Algeria and Namibia (Ref. 57343). Record from Mauritius is likely to be erroneous.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 18

Occurs over sandy (Ref. 2683) and muddy bottoms in shallow waters, frequently in brackish habitats (Ref. 4340). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 5377). Sold fresh, dried salted or smoked (Ref. 36127).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: 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 (K=0.14-0.4)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (30 of 100)	High

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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