Xenisthmus chi Gill & Hoese, 2004

Chi wriggler

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Xenisthmidae
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Main reference

Gill, A.C. and D.F. Hoese. 2004. (Ref. 59014)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 2.1 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 59014); 2.2 cm SL (female)

Environment

Demersal; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Eastern Indian Ocean: Rowlwy Shoals, Timor Sea.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished by the following characters: second dorsal-fin rays I, 12; A rays I,11; predorsal area broadly scaled to just behind vertical through posterior edge of preopercle, a narrow median wedge of scales extending further forward almost to pore D; posterior naris no flap on anterior rim; head and body pale with brown reticulate mottling, forming about 11 X-shaped markings along the sides, between pectoral and caudal-fin bases (Ref. 59014).

A benthic, inshore species found in coral reefs (Ref. 75154).


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

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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