Anyperodon leucogrammicus (Valenciennes, 1828)

Slender grouper

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Epinephelinae
Synonyms	Serranus leucogrammicus, Serranus micronotatus, Serranus urophthalmus, ... more
Common names	Mérou élégant, Mero elegante, Whitelined rockcod, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Heemstra, P.C. and J.E. Randall. 1993. (Ref. 5222)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Heemstra, Phillip C. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 65.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 11441)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 80 m, usually 5 - 50 m (Ref. 37816)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 24°S, 32°E - 171°W (Ref. 5222)

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to Mozambique and east to the Phoenix Islands, north to Japan, south to Australia. Probably including all the islands of the tropical Indian Ocean.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Juveniles with alternating blue and red stripes and 1or 2 black spots at caudal base (Ref. 4319).

Inhabits coral rich areas and clear waters on lagoon and seaward reefs. Feeds mainly on fishes and probably on crustaceans. The distinctive blue and gold striped juveniles are mimics of the wrasse Halichoeres purpurescens. Juveniles mimic some of the small lined wrasses of the genus Halichoeres or dark damsels in surge zones (Ref. 48635). This allows the species to approach their preys. In Hong Kong live fish markets (Ref. 27253).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC) , IUCN Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (52 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Santos, Kristine

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