Blowhole perch (Caesioscorpis theagenes)

Scientific name: Caesioscorpis theagenes Whitley, 1945

Blowhole perch (Caesioscorpis theagenes)

The Blowhole perch (Caesioscorpis theagenes) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Endemic to the west coast of Australia.

Biology

Occurs inshore. Inhabits coral reef and rock reef.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Caesioscorpis theagenes
Family
Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Endemic to the west coast of Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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