Plectorhinchus orientalis (Bloch, 1793)

Oriental sweetlips

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Haemulidae
Synonyms	Anthias orientalis, Gaterin orientalis, ... more
Common names	Oriental sweetlip, Gaterin bagnard, Peau d'âne canal, ... more

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Main reference

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

Max length : 86.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 25 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 30°N - 23°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia; Palau to eastern Caroline and Mariana Islands in Micronesia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 21; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8

Inhabits seaward reefs. Juveniles occur in clear sheltered areas. Usually solitary but occasionally found in large groups (Ref. 9710).


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

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 = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

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


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (58 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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