Diplodus cervinus
| Scientific name | Diplodus cervinus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lowe |
| Year of description | 1838 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Sparidae |
| Genus | Diplodus |
Introduction
Diplodus cervinus is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size55 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size55 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize Diplodus cervinus ?
Diplodus cervinus measures between 35 and 55 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Diplodus cervinus is a fish living in a group or alone. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Migratory speciesNo
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Hermaphroditeprotandric
This fish always born male. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become female, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protandrous type.
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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Depth25 - 300 m
Biotope presentation
Diplodus cervinus is most often found at a depth between 25m and 300m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
The Fishipedia team and specialist contributors are committed to providing high-quality content. However, although the information comes from scientific sources or testimonials from specialists, the cards may contain inaccuracies.
Adrien Falzon
Benoit Chartrer
Julie Magnus
Bibliographic references
Âge, croissance et reproduction du sar tambour Diplodus cervinus cervinus (Sparidae) des côtes de l’Est algérien - Farid Derbal - M. Hichem Kara - sfi-cybium - 2013. Editor: G. Duhame
SPARIDAE - K.E. Carpenter - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 0. Editor: G. Duhame
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