mirror basslet
| Scientific name | Pseudanthias pleurotaenia |
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| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1857 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Anthiadidae |
| Genus | Pseudanthias |
Introduction
Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, commonly known as mirror basslet, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the mirror basslet ?
The mirror basslet measures around 18 cm. The dominant males can however reach 20 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly orange and violet body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The mirror basslet is a fish living in shoals naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is carnivorous .
Although slightly territorial, the mirror basslet is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. Parades or even small jousts may occur between different members of the group until a hierarchy is established.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The mirror basslet is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
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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Depth0 - 25 m
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FlowStrong and Medium
Biotope presentation
The mirror basslet is most often found at a depth between 0m and 25m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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