Hoplolatilus starcki
| Scientific name | Hoplolatilus starcki |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Randall & Dooley |
| Year of description | 1974 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Malacanthidae |
| Genus | Hoplolatilus |
Introduction
Hoplolatilus starcki is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size15.5 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size15.5 cm
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize Hoplolatilus starcki ?
Hoplolatilus starcki measures between 12 and 15.5 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly jaune, bleu and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Hoplolatilus starcki is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Hoplolatilus starcki 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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Depth20 - 105 m
Biotope presentation
Hoplolatilus starcki is most often found at a depth between 20m and 105m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
Malacanthus brevirostris
Malacanthidae
To read on the web
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Tags
Species of the same family
Malacanthus brevirostris
Malacanthidae
