two-spot bristletooth
| Scientific name | Ctenochaetus binotatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Randall |
| Year of description | 1955 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Acanthuridae |
| Genus | Ctenochaetus |
Introduction
Ctenochaetus binotatus, commonly known as two-spot bristletooth, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size22 cm
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Longevity50 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size22 cm
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Longevity50 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize the two-spot bristletooth ?
The two-spot bristletooth measures between 18 and 22 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly marron body. The also has noir horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietalgae-eating
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The two-spot bristletooth is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is algae-eating .
Although slightly territorial, the two-spot bristletooth 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. Parades or even small jousts may occur between different members of the group until a hierarchy is established.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The two-spot bristletooth 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?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth8 - 53 m
Biotope presentation
The two-spot bristletooth is most often found at a depth between 8m and 53m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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