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Spotfin anthias (Rabaulichthys stigmaticus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Rabaulichthys stigmaticus

Common Name
Spotfin anthias

Biology
Inhabits rubble bottoms with strong current.

Classification

Classified By
Randall & Pyle, 1989
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets (Serranidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
35 m
Depth To - meters
50 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 35 - 50 m (Ref. 9710)
Trophic Level
3.24 s.e. 0.42 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
6.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.6250 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated