bicolor damselfish
| Scientific name | Stegastes partitus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Poey |
| Year of description | 1868 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Stegastes |
Introduction
Stegastes partitus, commonly known as bicolor damselfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Longevity4 year
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ShapeCircular
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Longevity4 year
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ShapeCircular
How to recognize the bicolor damselfish ?
The bicolor damselfish measures around 8 cm. The dominant males can however reach 10 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, noir and blanc body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The bicolor damselfish is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous .
The bicolor damselfish 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. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
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Hermaphroditeprotandric
The bicolor damselfish is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish always born male. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become female, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protandrous type.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 15 m
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FlowMedium
Biotope presentation
The bicolor damselfish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Sources & Contributions
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
The Whitetail Damselfish (Family Pomacentridae), Stegastes leucorus (Gilbert, 1892), New to California Marine Waters with a Key to the California Species of Pomacentridae - Milton S. Love - William Power - Southern California Academy of Sciences - 2016.
THE LIVING MARINE RESOURCES OF THE EASTERN CENTRAL ATLANTIC - Milton S. Love - William Power - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 0.
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