Pristipomoides argyrogrammicus (Valenciennes, 1832)

Ornate jobfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Lutjanidae \| Etelinae
Synonyms	Serranus argyrogrammicus, Tropidinius argyrogrammicus, Dentex pristipoma, ... more
Common names	Colas orné, Panchito adornado, Blueline gindai, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1985. (Ref. 55)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9821); common length : 25.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9821)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 70 - 350 m (Ref. 9821)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 35°N - 24°S, 98°E - 167°W (Ref. 55)

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Interorbital space slightly convex. Preorbital depth 7.0 to 8.0 times in head length. Pectoral fins long, reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. The upper part of the head reddish; the back mainly yellow; the sides and belly silvery, sometimes pinkish; body with very many bright blue spots and vermiculations. The dorsal and caudal fins yellowish.

Occurs over rocky bottoms. Feeds on small fishes, crustaceans and squids.


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

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5005

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 (28 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Reyes, Rodolfo B.

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