Natal fingerfin (Chirodactylus jessicalenorum) fish species and information / pictures of Natal fingerfin - Chirodactylus jessicalenorum

Natal fingerfin (Chirodactylus jessicalenorum) fish species information

Scientific Name
Chirodactylus jessicalenorum

Common Name
Natal fingerfin

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26-27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Scarlet in color with a red-black blotch at pectoral base.

Classification

Classified By
Smith, 1980
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Morwongs (Cheilodactylidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: South Africa.
Range
28°S - 35°S

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
3 m
Depth To - meters
20 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 20 m (Ref. 5319)
Trophic Level
3.82 s.e. 0.53 Based on food items.
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
50.0 cm
Common Length
30.0 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
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (53 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)