porte-écuelle des oursins
| Scientific name | Apletodon incognitus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Hofrichter & Patzner |
| Year of description | 1997 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Gobiesocidae |
| Genus | Apletodon |
Introduction
Apletodon incognitus, commonly known as porte-écuelle des oursins, is a little salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size2 cm
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Maximum size2.7 cm
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Longevity3 year
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Average size2 cm
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Maximum size2.7 cm
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Longevity3 year
How to recognize the porte-écuelle des oursins ?
The porte-écuelle des oursins measures between 2 and 2.7 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and violet body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The porte-écuelle des oursins is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The porte-écuelle des oursins is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature18 - 19 °C
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Depth2 - 19 m
Biotope presentation
The porte-écuelle des oursins is most often found at a depth between 2m and 19m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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