Sicyopterus lagocephalus
| Scientific name | Sicyopterus lagocephalus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Pallas |
| Year of description | 1770 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Sicyopterus |
Introduction
Sicyopterus lagocephalus is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size13 cm
How to recognize Sicyopterus lagocephalus ?
Sicyopterus lagocephalus measures between 10 and 13 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Sicyopterus lagocephalus is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is omnivorous .
Although Sicyopterus lagocephalus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
Sicyopterus lagocephalus is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
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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Temperature18 - 22 °C
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pH (acidity)7.5 - 8.5
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
Sicyopterus lagocephalus prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .
Species of the same biotope
Neritina variegata
Neritidae
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Species of the same family
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Participation & Validation
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Anne-Cécile Monnier
Adrien Falzon
Translation
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Where to see this species?
Species of the same family
Same genus
Sicyopterus longifilis
Gobiidae
Species of the same biotope
Neritina variegata
Neritidae
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