false clownwrasse
| Scientific name | Coris aygula |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lacepède |
| Year of description | 1801 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Coris |
Introduction
Coris aygula, commonly known as false clownwrasse, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size100 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size100 cm
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Maximum size120 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize the false clownwrasse ?
The false clownwrasse measures around 100 cm. The dominant males can however reach 120 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly bleu, vert, orange and marron body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The false clownwrasse is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
Although slightly territorial, the false clownwrasse is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. It should be noted that it is sometimes less tolerant with its conspecifics. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
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Hermaphroditeprotogynous
The false clownwrasse is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu. 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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Temperature24 - 26 °C
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Depth2 - 30 m
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FlowStrong and Medium
Biotope presentation
The false clownwrasse is most often found at a depth between 2m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same family
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