Atherinomorus lacunosus
| Scientific name | Atherinomorus lacunosus |
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| Descriptor | Forster |
| Year of description | 1801 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Atherinidae |
| Genus | Atherinomorus |
Introduction
Atherinomorus lacunosus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size25 cm
How to recognize Atherinomorus lacunosus ?
Atherinomorus lacunosus measures between 20 and 25 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous and planctophage
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Atherinomorus lacunosus is a fish living in shoals naturally found near to the surface. This species is carnivorous and planctophage .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Atherinomorus lacunosus is a fish ovipare.
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)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 39 m
Biotope presentation
Atherinomorus lacunosus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 39m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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