Rhinecanthus assasi (Forsskål, 1775)

Picasso triggerfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Balistidae
Synonyms	Balistes assasi, ... more
Common names	Arabian picassofish, 阿氏锉鳞鲀, Arabisk picassofisk, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1986. (Ref. 8883)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 8883)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Inhabits shallow sandy and rubble areas of coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Juveniles are commonly found on reef flats (Ref. 9710). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 30573). Caught with artisanal gear, mainly pots (Ref. 30573).


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

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (30 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Garilao, Cristina V.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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