Symphodus tinca
| Scientific name | Symphodus tinca |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Symphodus |
Introduction
Symphodus tinca is a salt water fish from the Mediterranean Sea.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size40 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize Symphodus tinca ?
Symphodus tinca measures between 25 and 40 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge and vert body. The also has rouge and marron horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Symphodus tinca is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
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, Symphodus tinca has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Migratory speciesNo
Symphodus tinca 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?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature16 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
Symphodus tinca is most often found at a depth between 1m and 50m. 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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