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Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)

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Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
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🗒 Synonyms
synonymCallyodon hypselosoma Bleeker, 1855
synonymCallyodon moluccensis Bleeker, 1861
synonymCallyodon spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
synonymCallyodon viridescens (non Rüppell, 1835)
synonymCallyodon waigiensis Valenciennes, 1840
synonymCalotomus japonicus (non Valenciennes, 1840)
synonymCalotomus spindens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
synonymCalotomus spinidence (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
synonymCryptotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
synonymLeptoscarus moluccensis (Bleeker, 1861)
synonymLeptoscarus vaigiensis (non Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
synonymScarus spinidens Quoy & Gaimard, 1824
🗒 Common Names
Malayalam
  • Veesam
  • വീശം
  • വേസം
📚 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=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
Contributors
Thomas Vattakaven
StatusUNDER_CREATION
LicensesCC_BY_NC
References
    Diagnostic Keys
    Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 p.
    Description
    General body color when fresh is greenish brown with scales finely flecked with pale; shade of white ventrally (belly sometimes dull rose or yellowish). Across the chin, 2 irregular dull reddish bars interspaced by white or yellow; upper opercular margin with a diffused dark spot. Hyaline pectorals with a yellowish flush; pelvic fins hyaline except for numerous small white spots and some reddish blotches. Flexible dorsal spines. Area circumscribed by pectoral fin unspotted. Lateral line interrupted (scales usually 19 + 7, occasionally 19 + 6).
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 p.
    No Data
    📚 Natural History
    Life Cycle
    Spawning at Aldabra occurs above grassflats on falling tides; protogynous hermaphroditism with both primary " secondary males occurring in the atoll"quot;s population has also been reported .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 p.
    Size
    Maturity

    10.5 TL 

    Max Length

    30 TL (unsexed) 

    Size

    30.0 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=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka 2001 Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 2. Fusiliers - Dragonets, Caesionidae - Callionymidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 304-622 p.
    Trophic Strategy
    Inhabits seagrass beds or dense beds of algae . Present in seagrass beds at all life stages . Feeds on these or the associated epiphytes. Caught nets and other types of artisanal gear .
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 p.
    No Data
    📚 Habitat and Distribution
    General Habitat

    Habitat

    Marine
    Marine
    Habitat reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 10 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=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Fischer, W., I. Sousa, C. Silva, A. de Freitas, J.M. Poutiers, W. Schneider, T.C. Borges, J.P. Feral and A. Massinga 1990 Fichas FAO de identificaçao de especies para actividades de pesca. Guia de campo das especies comerciais marinhas e de aguas salobras de Moçambique. Publicaçao preparada em collaboraçao com o Instituto de Investigaçao Pesquiera de Moçambique, com financiamento do Projecto PNUD/FAO MOZ/86/030 e de NORAD. Roma, FAO. 1990. 424 p.
    Description
    Remark

    Found in the coast, Laccadives and Andamans

    Occurrence

    native 

    Distribution

    Indo-West Pacific: Kenya to at least Delagoa Bay in Mozambique, and east to the Marshall and Tonga Islands. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed .

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 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=4357, 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=4357, 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: commercial; aquarium: commercial
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4357, 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=4357, version (12/2013).
    Contributors
    StatusUNDER_CREATION
    LicensesCC_BY_NC
    References
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1984 Scaridae. In W. Fischer and G. Bianchi (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. (Western Indian Ocean fishing area 51). volume 3. [var. pag.] FAO, Rome.
    No Data
    📚 Information Listing
    References
    Overview > Diagnostic > Diagnostic Keys
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 p.
    Overview > Diagnostic > Description
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 p.
    Natural History > Life Cycle
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 p.
    Natural History > Size
    1. Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka 2001 Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 2. Fusiliers - Dragonets, Caesionidae - Callionymidae. Zoonetics, Australia. 304-622 p.
    Natural History > Trophic Strategy
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 p.
    Habitat and Distribution > General Habitat
    1. Fischer, W., I. Sousa, C. Silva, A. de Freitas, J.M. Poutiers, W. Schneider, T.C. Borges, J.P. Feral and A. Massinga 1990 Fichas FAO de identificaçao de especies para actividades de pesca. Guia de campo das especies comerciais marinhas e de aguas salobras de Moçambique. Publicaçao preparada em collaboraçao com o Instituto de Investigaçao Pesquiera de Moçambique, com financiamento do Projecto PNUD/FAO MOZ/86/030 e de NORAD. Roma, FAO. 1990. 424 p.
    Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
    1. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1985 A revision of the Indo-West Pacific parrotfish genera Calotomus and Leptoscarus (Scaridae: Sparisomatinae). Indo-Pacific Fishes (5):32 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. Bruce, R.W. and J.E. Randall 1984 Scaridae. In W. Fischer and G. Bianchi (eds.) FAO species identification sheets for fishery purposes. (Western Indian Ocean fishing area 51). volume 3. [var. pag.] FAO, Rome.
    No Data
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    📊 Temporal Distribution
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