Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Pennant coralfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Chaetodontidae
Synonyms	Chaetodon acuminatus, Chaetodon macrolepidotus, Chaetodon mycteryzans, ... more
Common names	Pennant bannerfish, Featherfin bullfish, Longfin bannerfish, ... more

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Main reference

Steene, R.C. 1978. (Ref. 4859)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5372); common length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5450)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 2 - 75 m (Ref. 1602), usually 15 - 75 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 35°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa and Persian Gulf to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island. Throughout Micronesia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. Distinguished from the very similar H. diphreutes by the longer snout, rounder shape and longer and more angular anal fin (Ref. 48636).

Inhabit deep, protected lagoons and channels, and the deeper parts of outer reef slopes. Juveniles are often solitary while adults occur in pairs (Ref. 1602, 48636). A planktivorous species that generally remains within a few meters of the reef. Juveniles may sometimes pick on parasites on the epidermis of other fish (Ref. 5503). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Form pairs during breeding (Ref. 205).


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)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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