Anguilla marmorata
| Scientific name | Anguilla marmorata |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Quoy & Gaimard |
| Year of description | 1824 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Anguillidae |
| Genus | Anguilla |
Introduction
Anguilla marmorata is a fresh water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size70 cm
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Maximum size200 cm
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Longevity40 year
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patternmottling
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Average size70 cm
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Maximum size200 cm
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Longevity40 year
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patternmottling
How to recognize This fish ?
Anguilla marmorata measures between 70 and 200 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly marron, blanc and beige body. The also has marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
Anguilla marmorata is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although Anguilla marmorata is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species. 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
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Migratory speciesYes
Anguilla marmorata is a fish ovipare. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature16 - 28 °C
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
Anguilla marmorata is most often found at a depth between 1m and 1000m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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