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Stripey (Microcanthus strigatus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Microcanthus strigatus

Common Name
Stripey

Biology
Inhabits coastal and lagoon reefs. Found in dense aggregations under ledges and in caves during the day. Benthopelagic. Young feeds on small crustaceans and algae.

Classification

Classified By
Cuvier, 1831
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sea chubs (Kyphosidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Pacific
Distribution
Western Pacific: Japan, China, New Caledonia and Australia. Eastern Pacific: Hawaii.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1 m
Depth To - meters
140 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; oceanodromous ; depth range 1 - 140 m
Trophic Level
3 s.e. 0.35 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
16.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (25 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