Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis Randall, 1955

Chevron tang

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Acanthuridae \| Acanthurinae
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Common names	Black surgeonfish, Hawaiian kole, Hawaiian surgeonfish, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E and K.D. Clements. 2001. (Ref. 42056)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 61 m (Ref. 58302), usually 5 - 40 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°C - 27°C (Ref. 27115); 28°N - 26°S

Pacific Ocean: throughout most Oceania, from Micronesia, Wake and Marcus islands to the Hawaiian Islands and Pitcairn Island.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 29; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 25 - 26. Gill rakers on anterior row 21-25, on posterior row 25. Juveniles differ greatly from adults. They have deeper bodies and are bright orange-red with numerous dark chevrons. Adults appear uniformly black from a distance but actually have numerous dark green horizontal pinstripes.

An uncommon species that inhabits seaward rocky or coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles found in relatively deep coral rich areas (Ref. 42056). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (25 of 100)	Medium

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