Bodianus dictynna
| Scientific name | Bodianus dictynna |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Gomon |
| Year of description | 2006 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Bodianus |
Introduction
Bodianus dictynna is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14.4 cm
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Patterntasks
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14.4 cm
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Patterntasks
How to recognize Bodianus dictynna ?
Bodianus dictynna measures around 12 cm. The dominant males can however reach 14.4 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly orange, blanc and violet body. The also has noir tasks.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcorallivore
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Bodianus dictynna is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is corallivore .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, Bodianus dictynna has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Bodianus dictynna 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?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth5 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
Bodianus dictynna is most often found at a depth between 5m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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