Centropyge tibicen
Scientific name | Centropyge tibicen |
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Descriptor | Cuvier |
Year of description | 1831 |
IUCN category | LC |
Family | Pomacanthidae |
Genus | Centropyge |
Introduction
Centropyge tibicen is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size19 cm
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Longevity6 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size19 cm
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Longevity6 year
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize Centropyge tibicen ?
Centropyge tibicen measures around 15 cm. The dominant males can however reach 19 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, noir and blanc body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietherbivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Centropyge tibicen is a fish living in small groups naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is herbivorous .
Although Centropyge tibicen is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Migratory speciesNo
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Hermaphroditeprotogynous
Centropyge tibicen is a fish ovipare oeufs flottants. always born female. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become male, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protogynous type.
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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Depth4 - 55 m
Biotope presentation
Centropyge tibicen is most often found at a depth between 4m and 55m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
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