Zeus faber
| Scientific name | Zeus faber |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | DD |
| Family | Zeidae |
| Genus | Zeus |
Introduction
Zeus faber is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
-
Average size30 cm
-
Maximum size65 cm
-
Mimicrysand
-
Average size30 cm
-
Maximum size65 cm
-
Mimicrysand
How to recognize Zeus faber ?
Zeus faber measures between 30 and 65 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly vert, or and gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
-
dietcarnivorous
-
Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
-
territorialYes
-
Way of livingdiurnal
Zeus faber hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Zeus faber is a fish living in a group or alone. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, Zeus faber is generally peaceful with non-territorial animals that cannot be potential prey.
Reproduction
-
Migratory speciesNo
Zeus faber 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?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
-
Temperature10 - 20 °C
-
Depth5 - 400 m
-
FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
Zeus faber is most often found at a depth between 5m and 400m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
The Fishipedia team and specialist contributors are committed to providing high-quality content. However, although the information comes from scientific sources or testimonials from specialists, the cards may contain inaccuracies.
Benoit Chartrer
Bibliographic references
ZEIDAE - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 1983.
Partners
Species of the same biotope
Tags
#Zeidae
#Zeus
#fonds sablonneux
#herbier
#Bay of Bengal
#Great Barrier Reef
#East China Sea
#Tasman Sea
#mer de Weddell
#Mediterranean Sea
#Indonesian seas
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Angulhas
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Bengala
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Golfe de guinée
#Temperate Eastern Atlantic Ocean
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Transition & Cap Vert
#Eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
#Corsica
#Canary Islands
#Sardinia
#Sicily