Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
| Scientific name | Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lacepède |
| Year of description | 1801 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Haemulidae |
| Genus | Plectorhinchus |
Introduction
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size60 cm
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Maximum size72 cm
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Mimicrymultiple
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Patternponctuations
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Average size60 cm
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Maximum size72 cm
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Mimicrymultiple
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides ?
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides measures between 60 and 72 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body. The also has marron ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides is a fish solitary 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 chaetodonoides has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides 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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Depth1 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides is most often found at a depth between 1m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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