Ostorhinchus aureus
| Scientific name | Ostorhinchus aureus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lacepède |
| Year of description | 1802 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Apogonidae |
| Genus | Ostorhinchus |
Introduction
Ostorhinchus aureus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14.5 cm
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Patternrayure verticale
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14.5 cm
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Patternrayure verticale
How to recognize Ostorhinchus aureus ?
Ostorhinchus aureus measures between 12 and 14.5 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly orange and noir body. The also has noir rayure verticale.
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 livingdiurnal
Ostorhinchus aureus is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although Ostorhinchus aureus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare incubateur buccal paternel
Ostorhinchus aureus is a fish ovipare incubateur buccal paternel.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
Ostorhinchus aureus is most often found at a depth between 1m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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