Oxymonacanthus longirostris (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Harlequin filefish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Monacanthidae
Synonyms	Balistes hispidus longirostris, ... more
Common names	Coral filefish, Longnose filefish, Beaked leatherjacket, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Hutchins, Barry | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 4 - 30 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 30°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa south to Maputo, Mozambique (Ref. 4421) and east to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, and Tonga. Replaced by Oxymonacanthus halli in the Red Sea.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 31 - 35; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 29 - 32. Ventral rudiment absent; bristles on caudal peduncle of males longer than others on body (Ref. 37816).

Occurs in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from 0.5 to at least 30 m. Found in pairs or small groups and nests near bases of dead corals, often on clumps of algae. Monogamous (Ref. 52884, 48637). Feeds exclusively on Acropora polyps. Feeding takes place throughout the day becoming less towards the evening (Ref. 46144).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; 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 (Fec = 200)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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