Macropharyngodon meleagris (Valenciennes, 1839)

Blackspotted wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Corinae
Synonyms	Julis meleagris, Halichoeres nigropunctatus, Leptojulis pardalis, ... more
Common names	Guinea fowl wrasse, Leopard wrasse, 真珠大咽齿鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1978. (Ref. 2694)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9823)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m (Ref. 1602), usually 0 - 30 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 30°N - 30°S

Indo-Pacific: Cocos-Keeling Islands in the eastern Indian Ocean to western Pacific and islands of Oceania.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11; Vertebrae: 25. Color in life of young and females whitish to greenish with irregular black spots; males orange-red with greenish yellow spots (edged in blue and black, per scale); head spotted and banded. Anterior lateral line scales with 2-4 pores. Pelvic fins short, not reaching anus.

Inhabits subtidal reef flats and outer lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Usually in areas with mixed sand, rubble, and coral (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on gastropods, other hard-shelled prey (Ref. 9823), and foraminiferans (Ref. 37816). Rarely marketed. Minimum depth reported 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)

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 (30 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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