Introduction
Heterodontus portusjacksoni is a salt water fish from the Tasman Sea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size137 cm
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Maximum size165 cm
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size137 cm
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Maximum size165 cm
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize This fish ?
Heterodontus portusjacksoni measures between 137 and 165 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and gris body. The also has vertical stripes.
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 livingnocturnal
Heterodontus portusjacksoni hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Heterodontus portusjacksoni is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although Heterodontus portusjacksoni is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Heterodontus portusjacksoni is a fish ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Origin and distribution
Conservation and international regulations
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature14 - 23 °C
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Depth0 - 275 m
Biotope presentation
Heterodontus portusjacksoni is most often found at a depth between 0m and 275m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
The soil is generally composed of of rocks.
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