Diagramma pictum (Thunberg, 1792)

Painted sweetlips

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Haemulidae
Synonyms	Perca picta, Plectorhinchus pictus, Plectorhynchus pictus, ... more
Common names	Diagramme voilier, Burro velero, Slatey sweetlips, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 100.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3678); common length : 55.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5450); max. published weight: 6,300 g (Ref. 4699)

Length at first maturity

, range 31.5 -

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 170 m (Ref. 12260), usually 1 - 50 m (Ref. 37816)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 32°S

Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Japan, south to New Caledonia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Species of Diagramma differ from Plectorhinchus by having a much longer and narrower caudal peduncle and fewer dorsal fin spines (Ref. 37816). Juveniles yellow or white with broad black stripes and anterior part of dorsal fin tail. Adults become plain grey or spotted. The Queensland fish are plain grey (Ref. 48635).

Typically found on open muddy or silty substrates in protected bays or estuaries (Ref. 48635). Also in shallow coastal areas and coral reefs (Ref. 30573). Juveniles are found in weedy areas (Ref. 2799). Feeds on benthic invertebrates and fishes (Ref. 30573). Reportedly ciguatoxic in some areas (Ref. 2799). Marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 9987).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Reports of ciguatera poisoning (Ref. 2799)

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5312

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.17; tm=3-4; Fec=495,450)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (45 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Santos, Kristine

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