Naso fageni Morrow, 1954

Horseface unicornfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Acanthuridae \| Nasinae
Synonyms	Cyphomycter fageni, Cyphomycter cavallo, Rhinodactylus baixopindae, ... more
Common names	Rufia cara-de-cavalo, Perdgesig-eenhoringvis, 马面鼻鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1986. (Ref. 3145)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 80.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: Kenya south to Bazaruto Islands (Mozambique), Aldabra and Seychelles, and east to the Philippines (Ref. 3145). Reported from southern Japan (Ref. 9710) and Indonesia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24 - 26; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. Olivaceous grey in color; adults with small dusky spots and large specimens with a short protuberance above upper lip (Ref. 3145). Body ovate and compressed (Ref. 37429).

An uncommon species found in coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9710).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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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)
High vulnerability (57 of 100)	Medium

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