Natal fingerfin (Chirodactylus jessicalenorum)

Scientific name: Chirodactylus jessicalenorum Smith, 1980

Natal fingerfin (Chirodactylus jessicalenorum)

The Natal fingerfin (Chirodactylus jessicalenorum) is a marine fish of the family Cheilodactylidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, South Africa.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Chirodactylus jessicalenorum
Family
Cheilodactylidae (Morwongs)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Common length
30.0
Depth range
3–20 m (10–66 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 20 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 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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