Mulloidichthys pfluegeri (Steindachner, 1900)

Orange goatfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Mullidae
Synonyms	Mulloides pfluegeri, ... more
Common names	Rosy goatfish, Red weke, Capucin orange, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Randall, John E. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 40.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 1602)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 110 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 30°S

Indo-Pacific: Reunion to the Hawaiian, Marquesan, and Society islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Tonga; Mariana and Marshall Islands in Micronesia.
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Short description

Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8

This schooling species occurs at depths exceeding 30 m to at least 110 over sandy patches and limestone bottoms (Ref. 5439). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). It is mainly diurnal. May display four alternating dark red and light red bars on the body when feeding (Ref. 5439).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless (Ref. 4887)

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5156

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 vulnerability (43 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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