humpback turretfish
| Scientific name | Tetrosomus gibbosus |
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| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Ostraciidae |
| Genus | Tetrosomus |
Introduction
Tetrosomus gibbosus, commonly known as humpback turretfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Patternpolygones
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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Patternpolygones
How to recognize the humpback turretfish ?
The humpback turretfish measures between 20 and 30 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly bleu, marron and beige body. The also has polygones.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The humpback turretfish is a fish living in a group or alone. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare oeufs flottants
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Hermaphroditeprotogynous
The humpback turretfish is a fish ovipare oeufs flottants. always born female. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become male, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protogynous type.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth40 - 110 m
Biotope presentation
The humpback turretfish is most often found at a depth between 40m and 110m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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