Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides Lacepède, 1801

Harlequin sweetlips

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Haemulidae
Synonyms	Gaterin chaetodonoides, ... more
Common names	Spotted sweetlips, Harlequin's sweetlips, Many-spotted sweetlips, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 72.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710); common length : 60.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 37816); max. published weight: 7,000 g (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 23°S

Indian Ocean: Maldives (Ref. 11303) and Cocos Islands (Ref. 9399). Western Pacific: Sumatra to Fiji (Ref. 9710) and New Caledonia, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Juveniles brown with large white blotches. Becomes more spotted with age, reversing from white to black spotted in the process. Deeper bodies compared to most others in the genus (Ref. 48635).

Inhabits coral-rich areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Adults are solitary, near and under ledges or caves by day. Juveniles are found among corals (Ref. 9710). Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and fishes at night. Juveniles are used in the aquarium industry (Ref. 9137). Small juveniles may mimic a toxic flatworm (Ref. 9710).


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

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (54 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Sanciangco, Millicent

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