striped scat
| Scientific name | Selenotoca multifasciata |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Richardson |
| Year of description | 1846 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Scatophagidae |
| Genus | Selenotoca |
Introduction
Selenotoca multifasciata, commonly known as striped scat, is a brackish water and salt water fish from the Great Barrier Reef.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the striped scat ?
The striped scat measures between 30 and 40 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly argent and noir body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The striped scat is a fish living in small groups naturally found at mid-depth. This species is omnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The striped scat is a fish ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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StingYes
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature21 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 5 m
Biotope presentation
The striped scat is most often found at a depth between 0m and 5m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
spotted scat
Scatophagidae
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Where to see this species?
Species of the same family
spotted scat
Scatophagidae
Species of the same biotope
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