Argyrosomus regius
| Scientific name | Argyrosomus regius |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Asso |
| Year of description | 1801 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Sciaenidae |
| Genus | Argyrosomus |
Introduction
Argyrosomus regius is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size150 cm
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Maximum size230 cm
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Average size150 cm
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Maximum size230 cm
How to recognize Argyrosomus regius ?
Argyrosomus regius measures between 150 and 230 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Argyrosomus regius is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found at mid-depth. This species is carnivorous .
Although Argyrosomus regius is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Migratory speciesYes
Argyrosomus regius is a fish ovipare.
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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Temperature13 - 19 °C
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Depth15 - 300 m
Biotope presentation
Argyrosomus regius is most often found at a depth between 15m and 300m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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