Neoniphon sammara (Forsskål, 1775)

Sammara squirrelfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Beryciformes \| Holocentridae \| Holocentrinae
Synonyms	Sciaena sammara, Flammeo sammara, Holocentrum sammara, ... more
Common names	Marignan tacheté, Candil samara, Blood-spot squirrel fish, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. and P.C. Heemstra. 1986. (Ref. 4201)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Randall, John E. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 32.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); common length : 23.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9948)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 46 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 30°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Marquesan and Ducie islands, north to southern Japan, the Ogasawara and Hawaiian islands, south to northern Australia and Lord Howe Island.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Pinkish silvery above, silvery below; a dark red to black spot on each scale. Reddish stripe along LL (Ref. 4201). Outer margin of caudal lobes and anterior soft rays of dorsal and anal fins reddish; pectoral fins pale pink, pelvic fins white (Ref. 4201).

This schooling species inhabits seagrass beds and hard-bottomed habitats from the reef flat to depths of 46 m or more on lagoon and seaward reefs. Often found with branching Acropora coral (Ref. 9710). Most common Neophion found in shallow areas (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feeds on small fishes (Ref. 30573), small crabs, and shrimps at night. Venomous spine at the corner of its preopercle. Marketed fresh (Ref. 9948).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Venomous (Ref. 2334)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; bait: usually


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.5)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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