Cephalopholis spiloparaea

Scientific name Cephalopholis spiloparaea
Descriptor Valenciennes
Year of description 1828
IUCN category (World) LC
Family Epinephelidae
Genus Cephalopholis
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Introduction

Cephalopholis spiloparaea is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    20 cm
  • Maximum size
    30 cm
  • Average size
    20 cm
  • Maximum size
    30 cm

How to recognize Cephalopholis spiloparaea ?

Cephalopholis spiloparaea measures around 20 cm. The dominant males can however reach 30 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly rouge body.

Sexual dimorphism

The adult male is bigger than the female.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    Yes
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Cephalopholis spiloparaea is a fish solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .

Cephalopholis spiloparaea 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. Parrying or even sustained fighting can occur between dominant males.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare

Cephalopholis spiloparaea 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?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    21 - 28 °C
  • Depth
    0 - 110 m

Biotope presentation

Cephalopholis spiloparaea is most often found at a depth between 0m and 110m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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