Synanceia horrida
| Scientific name | Synanceia horrida |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linné |
| Year of description | 1766 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Synanceiidae |
| Genus | Synanceia |
Introduction
Synanceia horrida is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicrystone
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Mimicrystone
How to recognize Synanceia horrida ?
Synanceia horrida measures between 50 and 60 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and marron body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Synanceia horrida hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Synanceia horrida is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although slightly territorial, Synanceia horrida is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. It should be noted that it is sometimes less tolerant with its conspecifics.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
Synanceia horrida is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.
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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Temperature23 - 27 °C
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Depth0 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
Synanceia horrida is most often found at a depth between 0m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
Inimicus didactylus
Synanceiidae
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Tags
Species of the same family
Inimicus didactylus
Synanceiidae
Same genus
Synanceia verrucosa
Synanceiidae
Species of the same biotope
Scientific partners
