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Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

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Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
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🗒 Synonyms
synonymChaetodon acuminatus Linnaeus, 1758
synonymChaetodon bifasciatus Shaw, 1803
synonymChaetodon macrolepidotus Linnaeus, 1758
synonymChaetodon mycteryzans Gronow, 1854
synonymHeniochus accuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758)
synonymHeniochus macrolepidotus (Linnaeus, 1758)
synonymTaurichthys macrolepidotus (Linnaeus, 1758)
🗒 Common Names
Divehi; Dhivehi; Maldivian
  • Chinganchena
  • Didanegi
English
  • Pennant Corafish
  • Pennant Coral Fish
Konkani
  • Combo
Malayalam
  • Purroamee
  • പുറോമീ
Other
  • Chinganchena
  • Didanegi
Tamil
  • Chuddukun
  • சுடுக்கன்
  • சுதுக்கன்
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief
Marine
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
Contributors
Thomas Vattakaven
StatusUNDER_CREATION
LicensesCC_BY_NC
References
    Diagnostic Keys
    Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Burgess, W.E. 1978 Butterflyfishes of the world. A monograph of the Family Chaetodontidae. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey.
    Description
    Distinguished from the very similar H. diphreutes by the longer snout, rounder shape and longer and more angular anal fin .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Burgess, W.E. 1978 Butterflyfishes of the world. A monograph of the Family Chaetodontidae. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey.
    No Data
    📚 Natural History
    Life Cycle
    Form pairs during breeding .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
    Size
    Max Length

    25 TL (unsexed) 

    Size

    25.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; )

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Heemstra, P.C. 1986 Chaetodontidae. p. 627-632. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths" sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
    Trophic Strategy
    Inhabits rocky and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific . Inhabits deep, protected lagoons and channels, and the deeper parts of outer reef slopes. Juveniles are often solitary while adults occur in pairs . A plantivorous species that generally remains within a few meters of the reef. Juveniles may sometimes pick on parasites on the epidermis of other fish . The Longfin is encountered singly, in pairs, or small groups, and usually swims close to the bottom .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen 1993 Meeresfische der Welt - Groß-Indopazifische Region. Tetra Verlag, Herrenteich, Melle. 528 p.
    Diseases
    Cauliflower Disease. Viral ; Coral fish Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Uronema infection. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ;
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Bassleer, G. 2000 in marine aquarium fish: causes, development, symptoms, treatment. Bassleer Biofish, Westmeerbeek, Belgium, 96 p. Second edition. $
    No Data
    📚 Habitat and Distribution
    General Habitat

    Habitat

    Marine
    Marine
    Habitat reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 2 - 75 m , usually 15 - 75 m
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Myers, R.F. 1991 Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p.
    Description
    Remark

    Found in Port Blair in the Andaman Sea

    Occurrence

    native 

    Distribution

    Indo-Pacific: East Africa and Persian Gulf to the Society Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island. Throughout Micronesia.

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Myers, R.F. 1991 Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p.
    No Data
    📚 Occurrence
    No Data
    📚 Demography and Conservation
    Conservation Status
    Not Evaluated IUCN 2006
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
    No Data
    📚 Uses and Management
    Uses
    fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; price category: not marketed/unknown; price reliability:
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    AttributionsFroese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=5588, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 World fishes important to North Americans. Exclusive of species from the continental waters of the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Publ. (21):243 p.
    No Data
    📚 Information Listing
    References
    Overview > Diagnostic > Diagnostic Keys
    1. Burgess, W.E. 1978 Butterflyfishes of the world. A monograph of the Family Chaetodontidae. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey.
    Overview > Diagnostic > Description
    1. Burgess, W.E. 1978 Butterflyfishes of the world. A monograph of the Family Chaetodontidae. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey.
    Natural History > Life Cycle
    1. Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
    Natural History > Size
    1. Heemstra, P.C. 1986 Chaetodontidae. p. 627-632. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths" sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
    Natural History > Trophic Strategy
    1. Masuda, H. and G.R. Allen 1993 Meeresfische der Welt - Groß-Indopazifische Region. Tetra Verlag, Herrenteich, Melle. 528 p.
    Natural History > Diseases
    1. Bassleer, G. 2000 in marine aquarium fish: causes, development, symptoms, treatment. Bassleer Biofish, Westmeerbeek, Belgium, 96 p. Second edition. $
    Habitat and Distribution > General Habitat
    1. Myers, R.F. 1991 Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. Lieske, E. and R. Myers 1994 Collins Pocket Guide. Coral reef fishes. Indo-Pacific & Caribbean including the Red Sea. Haper Collins Publishers, 400 p.
    Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
    1. Myers, R.F. 1991 Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p.
    Demography and Conservation > Conservation Status
    1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
    Uses and Management > Uses
    1. Robins, C.R., R.M. Bailey, C.E. Bond, J.R. Brooker, E.A. Lachner, R.N. Lea and W.B. Scott 1991 World fishes important to North Americans. Exclusive of species from the continental waters of the United States and Canada. Am. Fish. Soc. Spec. Publ. (21):243 p.
    No Data
    📚 Meta data
    🐾 Taxonomy
    📊 Temporal Distribution
    📷 Related Observations
    👥 Groups
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