Labropsis manabei Schmidt, 1931

Northern tubelip

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae
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Common names	Tailblotch tubelip, 胸斑褶唇鱼, 曼氏拟隆鲷, ... 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 SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); common length : 7.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2137)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m, usually 5 - 20 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 27°C (Ref. 27115)

Eastern Indian Ocean: Scott Reef (Ref. 37816). Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10; Vertebrae: 25. Body of male orangish in life; large females similar in body color with males except for the absence of the large orange area beneath and around the pectoral fin base and the black spot on the dorsal fin. Inconspicuous stripes on head of females; juveniles and small females with 3 broad black stripes on head and body, separated by narrow pale blue stripes. Posterior caudal peduncle and fin principally dark brown or black. Juveniles nearly identical to juveniles of Diproctacanthus but have a longer dorsal fin (Ref. 48636).

Occurs in rich coral reefs in clear coastal to outer reef habitats. Adults feed on coral polyps but may also clean (Ref. 48636). Minimum depth range from Ref. 27115.


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 (24 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Santos, Kristine

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