Halichoeres melanurus (Bleeker, 1851)

Tail-spot wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Corinae
Synonyms	Julis melanurus, Platyglossus melanurus, Julis chrysotaenia, ... more
Common names	Pinstriped wrasse, Hoeven's wrasse, Sugale, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

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

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 30°S

Western Pacific: Japan (Ref. 559) south to the Great Barrier Reef (Ref. 2334) and east to Samoa (Ref. 592) and Tonga (Ref. 53797). Replaced by Halichoeres vrolikii in the Indian Ocean (Ref. 37816).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12; Vertebrae: 25. Stripes on male body blue-green and orangish in life, becoming salmon pink and green anteriorly; a dark spot behind eye contained within a brown band that bifurcates posteriorly. Females with a small black spot on 1st interspinous membrane of dorsal fin, another between 2nd-3rd soft rays; a spot at the upper base of caudal fin. Anterior lateral line scales with 1-4 pores (usually 2). Pelvic fins of males reaching to or beyond the anus.

Found mostly on shallow coral reefs and rocky shores (Ref. 9823). Found over 15 m depth (Ref. 9710). Feed on small invertebrates such as polychaetes, copepods, isopods and forams (Ref. 1602).


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

Human uses
Aquarium: public aquariums


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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 (23 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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