Peruvian morwong (Cheilodactylus variegatus)

Scientific name: Cheilodactylus variegatus Valenciennes, 1833

Peruvian morwong (Cheilodactylus variegatus)

The Peruvian morwong (Cheilodactylus variegatus) is a marine fish of the family Cheilodactylidae. Native range: Southeast Pacific, Paita, Peru to Talcahuano, Chile.

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cheilodactylus variegatus
Family
Cheilodactylidae (Morwongs)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
43.0
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Paita, Peru to Talcahuano, Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm=2)

Sources

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

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