false puffer
| Scientific name | Paraluteres prionurus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1851 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Monacanthidae |
| Genus | Paraluteres |
Introduction
Paraluteres prionurus, commonly known as false puffer, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size11 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size11 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the false puffer ?
The false puffer measures between 10 and 11 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The false puffer is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found in the vegetation. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
Although slightly territorial, the false puffer is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
The false puffer is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.
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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Temperature24 - 27 °C
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Depth1 - 25 m
Biotope presentation
The false puffer is most often found at a depth between 1m and 25m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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