Abudefduf margariteus
| Scientific name | Abudefduf margariteus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Cuvier |
| Year of description | 1830 |
| IUCN category (World) | DD |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Abudefduf |
Introduction
Abudefduf margariteus is a salt water fish from the western Indian Ocean.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size16 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size16 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize Abudefduf margariteus ?
Abudefduf margariteus measures between 12 and 16 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly bleu, argent and noir body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Abudefduf margariteus is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
Abudefduf margariteus is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Abudefduf margariteus is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 8 m
Biotope presentation
Abudefduf margariteus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 8m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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