Lethrinus conchyliatus (Smith, 1959)

Redaxil emperor

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Lethrinidae \| Lethrininae
Synonyms	Lethrinella conchyliatus, Lethrinus floridus, ... more
Common names	Red axil emperor, Kaya la gueule rouge, 红斑裸颊鲷, ... more

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Main reference

Carpenter, K.E. and G.R. Allen. 1989. (Ref. 2295)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 76.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2295); common length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2295)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range ? - 220 m (Ref. 2295)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 14°N - 22°S

Indian Ocean: Tanzania, northern Madagascar, Chagos, Andamans and southwestern Indonesia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Cheeks without scales. The body and head are brownish or gray, becoming lighter ventrally. The lips and the patch above the base of the pectoral fin and the edge of the operculum are red. The fins are orangish, dusky or mottled.

Inhabits deep reefs. Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes. Gonads in spawning state have been observed in October. This species is not well represented in museums due to the relatively large capture size for most specimens (Ref. 2295). Also caught with handlines (Ref. 9775).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

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


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (51 of 100)	Very high

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