Priacanthus hamrur (Forsskål, 1775)

Moontail bullseye

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Priacanthidae
Synonyms	Sciaena hamrur, Anthias macrophthalmus, Boops asper, ... more
Common names	Beauclaire miroir, Catalufa espejuelo, Bullseye, ... more

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Main reference

Starnes, W.C. 1988. (Ref. 5403)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4328); common length : 40.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5450)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 250 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 24°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and southern Africa to French Polynesia, north to southern Japan, south to Australia. Reported from Easter Island (Ref. 33390).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 16. Red in color with 15 small dark spots along lateral line; median and pelvic fins dusky red; black spot at base of first 3 pelvic rays (Ref. 2334).

Uncommon species found in outer reef slopes and deep lagoon pinnacles from 8 to at least 80 m. In small aggregations, sometimes schools in oceanic locations (Ref. 48635). Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and other small invertebrates (Ref. 5213). Generally marketed fresh, may be salted or dried (Ref. 5284).


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)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.7)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (25 of 100)	High

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Santos, Kristine

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