wreckfish
| Scientific name | Polyprion americanus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch & Schneider |
| Year of description | 1801 |
| IUCN category | DD |
| Family | Polyprionidae |
| Genus | Polyprion |
Introduction
Polyprion americanus, commonly known as wreckfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size210 cm
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Longevity80 year
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ShapeOval
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size210 cm
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Longevity80 year
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ShapeOval
How to recognize the wreckfish ?
The wreckfish measures between 80 and 210 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
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
The wreckfish hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The wreckfish is a fish solitary naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The wreckfish 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.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The wreckfish is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature5 - 19 °C
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Depth40 - 600 m
Biotope presentation
The wreckfish is most often found at a depth between 40m and 600m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Tags
#Polyprionidae
#Polyprion
#épave
#fonds rocheux
#zone mixte
#Tasman Sea
#Mediterranean Sea
#Mers d'Europe du Nord
#Mers d'Europe du Nord - Norvège
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Bengala
#Temperate Eastern Atlantic Ocean
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Transition & Cap Vert
#Cold temperate Northwest Atlantic Ocean
#Southwest warm temperate Atlantic Ocean
#Southwest Tropical Atlantic Ocean
#Canary Islands
#Madère
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