spiny-tail puller
| Scientific name | Acanthochromis polyacanthus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1855 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Acanthochromis |
Introduction
Acanthochromis polyacanthus, commonly known as spiny-tail puller, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
How to recognize the spiny-tail puller ?
The spiny-tail puller measures between 12 and 14 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The spiny-tail puller is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found near the rocks. This species is omnivorous .
The spiny-tail puller 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.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The spiny-tail puller is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché. 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?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 65 m
Biotope presentation
The spiny-tail puller is most often found at a depth between 1m and 65m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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