Chaetodontoplus mesoleucus (Bloch, 1787)

Vermiculated angelfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacanthidae
Synonyms	Chaetodon mesoleucus, ... more
Common names	Verniculate angelfish, Poisson-ange vermiculé, Baro-baro, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 18.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 12°S

Indo-West Pacific: Japan to Indonesia, Sri Lanka and east to Papua New Guinea (Ref. 4859). Reported from Mentawai Islands (Ref. 27157). May consist of two separate species, one with an all-yellow tail and the other mostly gray tail (Ref. 48391).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18. Closely resembles a butterflyfish in body shape, but is easily identified as an angelfish by its strong opercular spine (Ref. 1602, 48636). May consist of two separate species, one with an all-yellow tail and the other mostly gray tail (Ref. 48391, 48636).

Inhabits continental shelf reefs; not usually found around oceanic islands (Ref. 9710). Feeds on sponges, tunicates, and filamentous algae (Ref. 9710). Forms small groups. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade (Ref. 48391).


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 (25 of 100)	High

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Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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