Anampses meleagrides Valenciennes, 1840

Spotted wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Corinae
Synonyms	Anampses amboinensis, Anampses lunatus, ... more
Common names	Speckled wrasse, Yellow-tail tamarin, Donzella, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1972. (Ref. 2677)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 22.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4392)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 60 m (Ref. 1602), usually 5 - 50 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 32°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa and the Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Japan.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. Ground color of female very dark brown; orangish on front of head and lower parts; body spotted with white or very pale yellow, extending to dorsal and anal fins; caudal bright cadmium. Male form deep violet; irregular blue spots on cheeks and lower operculum; body with round blue spots becoming oblong, nearly forming longitudinal bands ventrally; dorsal and anal fins with longitudinal bands; caudal with numerous blue ocelli. Dorsal spines flexible. Caudal fin of adults truncate to emarginate; rounded in small juveniles. Easily confused with male A. geographicus when seen underwater, except when displaying with iridescent blue-green lines and spots over the body and fins (Ref. 48636).

Found in areas of mixed coral, rubble, consolidated limestone, and sand of seaward reefs; also in soft coral or sponge habitats (Ref. 48636). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; 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 (31 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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