Pervagor spilosoma (Lay & Bennett, 1839)

Fantail filefish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Monacanthidae
Synonyms	Monacanthus spilosoma, Stephanolepis pricei, ... more
Common names	扇尾前角鲀, Viftehalet filfisk, Oililepa, ... more

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Main reference

Hutchins, J.B. 1986. (Ref. 527)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 730 m (Ref. 58302)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 15°N

Eastern Pacific: throughout the Hawaiian Islands, including the Leeward Group; rare in Johnston Island.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 36 - 39; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 32 - 36. Head and breast bluish gray, body yellowish or white. Head with irregular, oblique dark lines merging with many closely packed spots on body; region of mouth plus the lips white. Caudal fin red to orange, with a black sub terminal band; soft dorsal and anal fins clear to yellowish. Pelvic rudiment large narrowly attached to blackish posterior margin of ventral flap. Scale spinulation on midbody somewhat longer, finer and more acute than other species; each scale with high transverse ridge; male scale ridge rugosities develop at about 75 mm SL.

Inhabits coral reef areas (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic over rock, rubble and sand; juveniles epi- and benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on algae, small benthic invertebrates, and corals (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)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (28 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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