swallowtail seaperch
| Scientific name | Anthias anthias |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Anthiadidae |
| Genus | Anthias |
Introduction
Anthias anthias, commonly known as swallowtail seaperch, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size27 cm
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Longevity7 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size27 cm
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Longevity7 year
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ShapeOvoid
How to recognize the swallowtail seaperch ?
The swallowtail seaperch measures around 15 cm. The dominant males can however reach 27 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly orange and rose body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The swallowtail seaperch is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. 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.
The swallowtail seaperch is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
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Hermaphroditeprotogynous
The swallowtail seaperch is a fish ovipare. 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?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature14 - 25 °C
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Depth30 - 300 m
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FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
The swallowtail seaperch is most often found at a depth between 30m and 300m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Bibliographic references
GUIDE DES POISSONS DE LA MEDITERRANEE - Harmelin-Vivien M. - Harmelin J.-G. - Delachaux et Niestlé - 1991.
GUIDE D’IDENTIFICATION DES POISSONS MARINS, EUROPE ET MÉDITERRANÉE - LOUISY Patrick - Ulmer - 2002.
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Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same family