Macropharyngodon Cyanoguttatus
📖 Overview
Macropharyngodon Cyanoguttatus (Macropharyngodon cyanoguttatus), first described by Randall, 1978 is a small fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 11.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 10 to 40 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Females: body brown with round blue spot on each scale; head yellow to brownish yellow with dark-edged blue bands . Males: body and caudal fin brownish yellow with dark-edged blue spots; head dull orange-yellow with dark edged blue bands .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Macropharyngodon Cyanoguttatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 10 - 40 m. Tropical South Africa, Mauritius and Réunion; might also occur in Madagascar and Rodriguez (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Macropharyngodon Cyanoguttatus.
🔍 Similar Species
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