Introduction
Pomacanthus asfur is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Patternrayure verticale
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Patternrayure verticale
How to recognize This fish ?
Pomacanthus asfur measures between 35 and 40 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and bleu body. The also has jaune rayure verticale.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietspongivore
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Pomacanthus asfur is a fish solitary naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is spongivore .
Pomacanthus asfur 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
Pomacanthus asfur is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth3 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
Pomacanthus asfur is most often found at a depth between 3m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
Espèces du même genre
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