Heterodontus galeatus
| Scientific name | Heterodontus galeatus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Günther |
| Year of description | 1870 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Heterodontidae |
| Genus | Heterodontus |
Introduction
Heterodontus galeatus is a salt water fish from the Tasman Sea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size122 cm
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Maximum size152 cm
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Patternmottling
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Average size122 cm
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Maximum size152 cm
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Patternmottling
How to recognize This fish ?
Heterodontus galeatus measures between 122 and 152 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and marron 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
Heterodontus galeatus hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Heterodontus galeatus 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 Heterodontus galeatus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Heterodontus galeatus is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature20 - 24 °C
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Depth0 - 93 m
Biotope presentation
Heterodontus galeatus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 93m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
loggerhead turtle
Cheloniidae
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Scientific partners
Tags
Same genus
Species of the same biotope
loggerhead turtle
Cheloniidae