Cephalopholis spiloparaea
| Scientific name | Cephalopholis spiloparaea |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1828 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Epinephelidae |
| Genus | Cephalopholis |
Introduction
Cephalopholis spiloparaea 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 size30 cm
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
How to recognize Cephalopholis spiloparaea ?
Cephalopholis spiloparaea measures around 20 cm. The dominant males can however reach 30 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly rouge body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Cephalopholis spiloparaea is a fish solitary naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .
Cephalopholis spiloparaea 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. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place. Parrying or even sustained fighting can occur between dominant males.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Cephalopholis spiloparaea 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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Temperature21 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 110 m
Biotope presentation
Cephalopholis spiloparaea is most often found at a depth between 0m and 110m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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