Helicolenus dactylopterus
| Scientific name | Helicolenus dactylopterus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Delaroche |
| Year of description | 1809 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Sebastidae |
| Genus | Helicolenus |
Introduction
Helicolenus dactylopterus is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size50 cm
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ShapeOval
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size50 cm
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ShapeOval
How to recognize Helicolenus dactylopterus ?
Helicolenus dactylopterus measures between 25 and 50 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, orange, marron, blanc and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Helicolenus dactylopterus is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although Helicolenus dactylopterus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionzygopare
Helicolenus dactylopterus is a fish zygopare.
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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Temperature4 - 18 °C
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Depth50 - 1100 m
Biotope presentation
Helicolenus dactylopterus is most often found at a depth between 50m and 1100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
Sebastes caurinus
Sebastidae
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Tags
#Sebastidae
#Helicolenus
#fonds rocheux
#Caribbean Sea
#North Sea
#Mediterranean Sea
#Mers d'Europe du Nord - Islande & Féroé
#Mers d'Europe du Nord - Norvège
#Océan Atlantique Bahamas
#Océan Atlantique Bermudes
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Angulhas
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Bengala
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Golfe de guinée
#Temperate Eastern Atlantic Ocean
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Transition & Cap Vert
#Eastern Cold Atlantic Ocean
#Saint Helena
#Cold temperate Northwest Atlantic Ocean
#Northwest warm temperate Atlantic Ocean
Species of the same family
Sebastes caurinus
Sebastidae
Species of the same biotope
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