Halichoeres dispilus (Günther, 1864)

Chameleon wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Corinae
Synonyms	Platyglossus dispilus, ... more
Common names	Señorita, Señorita camaleón, Señorita camaleón, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Merlen, G. 1988. (Ref. 5590)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Westneat, Mark | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9311)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 76 m (Ref. 9311)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N -

Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Bahiá Independencia, Peru, including the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 5530).
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Solitary (Ref. 5227).Inhabits shallow waters, over rocky or coral reefs separated by sandy areas (Ref. 9311). Feeds on small invertebrates found in the sand (Ref. 9311). Large specimens in the Gulf of California are known to feed on small blennioid fishes (Ref. 28023). Buries itself in the sand when disturbed and at night to sleep (Ref. 9311). Marketed fresh in local markets (Ref. 9311).


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)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (33 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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