Pogonoperca punctata (Valenciennes, 1830)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Grammistinae
Synonyms	Grammistes punctatus, Pogonoperca reticulata, ... more
Common names	Spotted soapfish, Savon, Savon barbu, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Heemstra, Phillip C. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

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

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 216 m (Ref. 37816), usually 10 - 150 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 23°S

Indo-Pacific: Comoros to the Line, Marquesan and Society islands, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia. Recently found in southern Natal, South Africa (Ref. 11228).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Postlarvae with large white spots, the spots remaining part of the adult pattern, but become obscured with additional small white spots in the grey areas. The fins remain clear (Ref. 48635).

Sporadic distribution and habitat specific, preferring large coral heads on slopes prone to moderate currents (Ref. 9137, 48635). Adults usually in 20+ m depth; juveniles in shallow lagoons or protected bays (Ref. 48635). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.


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)
Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Sampang, Arlene G.

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