cleaver wrasse
Scientific name | Xyrichtys novacula |
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Descriptor | Linnaeus |
Year of description | 1758 |
IUCN category | LC |
Family | Labridae |
Genus | Xyrichtys |
Introduction
Xyrichtys novacula, commonly known as cleaver wrasse, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
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Longevity15 year
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Patternponctuations
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
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Longevity15 year
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the cleaver wrasse ?
The cleaver wrasse measures around 18 cm. The dominant males can however reach 25 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and vert body. The also has bleu ponctuations.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Male sociabilitysolitary
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Female sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The cleaver wrasse is a fish solitary 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 cleaver wrasse has little concern for non-territorial animals. 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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Hermaphroditeprotogynous
The cleaver wrasse is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. always born female. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become male, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protogynous 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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Depth1 - 90 m
Biotope presentation
The cleaver wrasse is most often found at a depth between 1m and 90m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
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Bibliographic references
XYRICHTYS HALSTEADI, A NEW LABRID FISH FROM THE CENTRAL AND WESTERN PACIFIC - J.E. Randall - Phillip S. Lobel - BULLETIN OF MARINE SCIENCE, - 2003.
XYRICHTYS KOTEAMEA, A NEW RAZORFISH (PERCIFORMES: LABRIDAE) FROM EASTER ISLAND - J.E. Randall - GERALD R. ALLEN - THE RAFFLES BULLETIN OF ZOOLOGY - 2004.
Xyrichtys trivittatus, a New Species of Razorfish (Perciformes: Labridae) from Hong Kong and Taiwan - J.E. Randall - Andrew S. Cornish - Zoological Studies - 2000.
Growth and reproduction of Xyrichthys novacula(Pisces: Labridae) in the Mediterranean Sea - M. CARDINALE - F. COLLOCA - G.D. ARDIZZONE - Scientia marina - 1998.