blacktailed wrasse
| Scientific name | Symphodus melanocercus |
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| Descriptor | Risso |
| Year of description | 1810 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Symphodus |
Introduction
Symphodus melanocercus, commonly known as blacktailed wrasse, is a salt water fish from the Mediterranean Sea.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Patterntasks
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the blacktailed wrasse ?
The blacktailed wrasse measures between 11 and 14 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and orange body. The also has bleu tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The blacktailed wrasse is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, the blacktailed wrasse has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The blacktailed wrasse is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
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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Temperature16 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 25 m
Biotope presentation
The blacktailed wrasse is most often found at a depth between 1m and 25m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
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