Plectorhinchus albovittatus
| Scientific name | Plectorhinchus albovittatus |
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| Descriptor | Rüppell |
| Year of description | 1838 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Haemulidae |
| Genus | Plectorhinchus |
Introduction
Plectorhinchus albovittatus is a brackish water and salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Patternmultiple
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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Patternmultiple
How to recognize Plectorhinchus albovittatus ?
Plectorhinchus albovittatus measures between 80 and 100 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and gris body. The also has multiple.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Plectorhinchus albovittatus is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, Plectorhinchus albovittatus has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
Plectorhinchus albovittatus is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
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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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth2 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
Plectorhinchus albovittatus is most often found at a depth between 2m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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