Labropsis alleni Randall, 1981

Allen's tubelip

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae
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Common names	Allen's wrasse, Frosty-tail wrasse, 艾伦褶唇鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1981. (Ref. 2137)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 52 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 19°N - 12°S

Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Palau, and Marshall Islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 25. Male differ from female in lacking the dark spot above origin of anal fin, the 1 or 2 narrow dark stripes anteriorly on body, and the dark spot anteriorly on the dorsal fin. Posterior caudal peduncle and fin white; upper and lower procurrent caudal rays usually 7. Preopercular margin free from corner to level of mouth; suborbital pores 7-9; preopercular pores 8-11.

Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas with dense coral growth (Ref. 9710). Probably feeds on coral polyps (Ref. 6023). Juveniles clean other fishes.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; 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 (20 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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