garpike
| Scientific name | Belone belone |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1761 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Belonidae |
| Genus | Belone |
Introduction
Belone belone, commonly known as garpike, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size45 cm
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Maximum size104 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Average size45 cm
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Maximum size104 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
How to recognize the garpike ?
The garpike measures between 45 and 104 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu, argent and gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The garpike is a fish living in shoals naturally found near to the surface. This species is carnivorous .
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare oeufs flottants
The garpike is a fish ovipare oeufs flottants.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature9 - 20 °C
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Depth0 - 3 m
Biotope presentation
The garpike is most often found at a depth between 0m and 3m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
To go further
Species of the same family
Xenentodon cancila
Belonidae
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Tags
Species of the same family
Xenentodon cancila
Belonidae
Species of the same biotope
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