fairy basslet
| Scientific name | Gramma loreto |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Poey |
| Year of description | 1868 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Grammatidae |
| Genus | Gramma |
Introduction
Gramma loreto, commonly known as fairy basslet, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Longevity5 year
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Longevity5 year
How to recognize the fairy basslet ?
The fairy basslet measures between 6 and 8 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and violet body.
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
The fairy basslet is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the fairy basslet is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The fairy basslet is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
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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Temperature22 - 27 °C
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Depth1 - 60 m
Biotope presentation
The fairy basslet is most often found at a depth between 1m and 60m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Bibliographic references
Aspects of Territorial Behavior and Habitat Distribution of the Fairy Basslet Gramma loreto - Steven Freeman - William Alevizon - American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - 1983.
Bisexual Juvenile Gonad and Gonochorism in the Fairy Basslet, Gramma loreto - Kazue Asoh - Douglas Y. Shapiro - American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - 1997.
Nesting Behavior, Male Parental Care, and Embryonic Development in the Fairy Basslet, Gramma loreto - Kazue Asoh - Tomoko Yoshikawa - American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - 1996.
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