Halichoeres argus

Halichoeres argus

Scientific name	Halichoeres argus
Descriptor	Bloch & Schneider
Year of description	1801
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Labridae
Genus	Halichoeres

Introduction

Halichoeres argus is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

10 cm
Maximum size

12 cm

Average size

10 cm
Maximum size

12 cm

How to recognize Halichoeres argus ?

Halichoeres argus measures between 10 and 12 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly vert and orange body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

gregarious
territorial

No
Way of living

diurnal

Halichoeres argus is a fish gregarious naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is carnivorous .

Although Halichoeres argus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare qui pond en eau libre

Halichoeres argus is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Origin

Great Barrier Reef Philippine Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas East Indian Ocean Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

0 - 15 m

Biotope presentation

Halichoeres argus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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