Pervagor melanocephalus (Bleeker, 1853)

Redtail filefish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Monacanthidae
Synonyms	Monacanthus melanocephalus, Acreichthys melanocephalus, Pervagor melanocephalus melanocephalus, ... more
Common names	Black-head filefish, Lace-finned leatherjacket, Blackheaded filefish, ... more

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Main reference

Hutchins, J.B. 1986. (Ref. 527)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Hutchins, Barry | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 16.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4421)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m (Ref. 1602), usually 20 - ? m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 24°S

Indo-West Pacific.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 1 - 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30 - 33; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 27 - 30. Blackish brown or bluish black head and anterior portion of body, rest of the body orange. A black blotch surrounding the gill opening. Caudal fin orange; soft dorsal and anal fins yellow; first dorsal spine blackish brown. Pelvic rudiment large not broadly attached to posterior margin of ventral flap. Scale ridge rugosities of male usually develop at about 65 mm SL. Scale spinulation on midbody not closely packed.

Inhabits clear coastal reefs and protected outer reef habitats with rich invertebrate growth (Ref. 48637). Prefers deeper reefs. Often in pairs (Ref. 9710). Secretive, adults are usually in pairs (Ref. 48637).


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 to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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