common snook
| Scientific name | Centropomus undecimalis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1792 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Centropomidae |
| Genus | Centropomus |
Introduction
Centropomus undecimalis, commonly known as common snook, is a brackish water and salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size140 cm
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Longevity7 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size140 cm
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Longevity7 year
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize the common snook ?
The common snook measures between 80 and 140 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
The common snook hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The common snook is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the common snook is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
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Migratory speciesYes
The common snook is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu. This species is amphidromous. It gives birth to larvae in fresh water which are immediately carried by the current of the rivers to the sea. These develop in salt water until a juvenile stage and then migrate from the sea to the interior of the land to continue their growth.
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 - 31 °C
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Depth0 - 22 m
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FlowMedium and Slow
Biotope presentation
The common snook is most often found at a depth between 0m and 22m. 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
Species of the same biotope
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