garibaldi damselfish
| Scientific name | Hypsypops rubicundus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Girard |
| Year of description | 1854 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Hypsypops |
Introduction
Hypsypops rubicundus, commonly known as garibaldi damselfish, is a salt water fish from the Océan Pacifique Nord Est Tempere Chaud.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Longevity30 year
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Longevity30 year
How to recognize the garibaldi damselfish ?
The garibaldi damselfish measures between 25 and 30 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly orange body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The garibaldi damselfish is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The garibaldi damselfish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place. Parrying or even sustained fighting can occur between dominant males.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The garibaldi damselfish 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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Temperature15 - 20 °C
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Depth0 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
The garibaldi damselfish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
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twoband anemonefish (fb)
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neon damselfish
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blue-green Chromis
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false skunk striped anemonefish
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scissortail sergeant
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Where to see this species?
Species of the same family
red-and-black anemonefish
Pomacentridae
bicolor chromis
Pomacentridae
whitetail Dascyllus
Pomacentridae
twoband anemonefish (fb)
Pomacentridae
neon damselfish
Pomacentridae
blue-green Chromis
Pomacentridae
false skunk striped anemonefish
Pomacentridae
scissortail sergeant
Pomacentridae
Species of the same biotope
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