Anacanthus barbatus Gray, 1830

Bearded leatherjacket

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Monacanthidae
Synonyms	Psilocephalus barbatus, ... more
Common names	Bearded filefish, Seligi, 须鲀, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Allen, G.R. and R. Swainston. 1988. (Ref. 3132)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 35.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 8 m (Ref. 48637)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indo-West Pacific: western India to Indonesia; south to northwestern Australia.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Inhabits sandy weedy areas of coastal reefs (Ref. 9710). Lives in open muddy substrates in estuaries as well as deep coastal bays. Usually found lining up with ropes, seawhips and large stringy-type sponges. Incredible mimic that may float over the open bottom like a mangrove-shoot, may stand on its head (Ref. 48637). Enters mangroves (Ref. 9710).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor 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)
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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