Polota datnoid
| Scientific name | Datnioides polota |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Hamilton |
| Year of description | 1822 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | lobotidae |
| Genus | Datnioides |
Introduction
Datnioides polota, commonly known as Polota datnoid, is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize the Polota datnoid ?
The Polota datnoid measures between 18 and 30 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The Polota datnoid 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 Polota datnoid is a fish living in small groups naturally found at mid-depth. This species is carnivorous .
Although the Polota datnoid is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The Polota datnoid 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?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 26 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 7.8
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gh (hardness)15 - 25
Biotope presentation
The Polota datnoid is most often found at a depth between 0m and 10m. 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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Where to see this species?
Species of the same biotope
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