Peruvian morwong (Cheilodactylus variegatus) fish species and information / pictures of Peruvian morwong - Cheilodactylus variegatus

Peruvian morwong (Cheilodactylus variegatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Cheilodactylus variegatus

Common Name
Peruvian morwong

Biology
Maximum size assumed to be as average for the genus; replace with data asap (RF).

Classification

Classified By
Valenciennes, 1833
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Morwongs (Cheilodactylidae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Pacific
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Paita, Peru to Talcahuano, Chile.
Range
5°S - 37°S

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.33 s.e. 0.50 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
43.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (37 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated