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Etymology: Priolepis: Greek, prio = to saw + Greek,lepis = scale (Ref. 45335); eugenius: Origin of name unclear; either from Greek 'eugenes' for well-born or noble, or less likely from Greek 'eu' for true or original and Latin 'genius', the protecting attendant spirit of a person or place. Both interpretations do not seem especially appropriate for this drab little fish (Ref. 10753).
More on authors: Jordan & Evermann.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 26 m (Ref. 58302). Tropical
Eastern Central Pacific: appears to be endemic to Hawaii.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.6 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3921)
Inhabits shoreline waters at depths over 6 m (Ref. 3921). Benthic in reefs and coral rubble (Ref. 58302).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Randall, J.E., 1985. Guide to Hawaiian reef fishes. Harrowood Books, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA. 74 p. (Ref. 3921)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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Estimates based on models
Preferred temperature (Ref.
123201): 24.4 - 25.5, mean 25.2 °C (based on 45 cells).
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 0.5000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.01023 (0.00477 - 0.02194), b=3.01 (2.83 - 3.19), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this (Sub)family-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Trophic level (Ref.
69278): 3.2 ±0.3 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resilience (Ref.
120179): High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (10 of 100).
