Plessis' morwong (Cheilodactylus plessisi)

Scientific name: Cheilodactylus plessisi Randall, 1983

Plessis' morwong (Cheilodactylus plessisi)

The Plessis' morwong (Cheilodactylus plessisi) is a marine fish of the family Cheilodactylidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Ilots de Bass, Rapa and Easter Island.

Biology

Inhabits rocky bottoms and adjacent sandy areas.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cheilodactylus plessisi
Family
Cheilodactylidae (Morwongs)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
43.0
Depth range
0–22 m (0–72 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 22 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Ilots de Bass, Rapa and Easter Island.
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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