plate fish
| Scientific name | Bothus lunatus |
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| Descriptor | Linné |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Bothidae |
| Genus | Bothus |
Introduction
Bothus lunatus, commonly known as plate fish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size46 cm
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Mimicrysand
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Patterntasks
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size46 cm
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Mimicrysand
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the plate fish ?
The plate fish measures around 35 cm. The dominant males can however reach 46 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu, marron and gris body. The also has bleu tasks.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The plate fish is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The plate fish 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. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The plate fish is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
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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Temperature25 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
The plate fish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Tags
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
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