silver flagtail
| Scientific name | Kuhlia marginata |
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| Descriptor | Cuvier |
| Year of description | 1829 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Percidae |
| Genus | Kuhlia |
Introduction
Kuhlia marginata, commonly known as silver flagtail, is a fresh water and brackish water fish from the Oceania.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Patternponctuations
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the silver flagtail ?
The silver flagtail measures between 15 and 20 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly argent body. The also has noir ponctuations.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The silver flagtail hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The silver flagtail is a fish living in small groups naturally found in the vegetation. This species is carnivorous .
Although the silver flagtail is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
The silver flagtail is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.
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)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature18 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 7
Biotope presentation
The silver flagtail is most often found at a depth between 0m and 2m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
This species lives near large roots, in which it can find refuge in case of danger. This type of habitat is often found not far from the banks.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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