Doratonotus megalepis Günther, 1862

Dwarf wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae
Synonyms	Antonichthys wetmorelloides, Doratonotus decoris, Doratonotus thalassinus, ... more
Common names	Lorito de bandera, Doncella enana, Doncella enana, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 9.4 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9626); max. published weight: 10.8 g (Ref. 9626)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 9°N

Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to Brazil (Ref. 57756). Eastern Atlantic: known only from Ile Las Rolas, off São Tomé (Ref. 5292).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Color primarily grass green; usually some scattered small white or pale blue spots on head and body; small reddish brown spot near upper edge of caudal fin and another near lower edge (Ref. 13442).

Inhabits shallow beds of turtle grass (Thalassia). Common but seldom noticed (Ref. 9710).


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

Human uses
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 vulnerability (18 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Reyes, Rodolfo B.

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