Lethrinus obsoletus
| Scientific name | Lethrinus obsoletus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Forsskål |
| Year of description | 1775 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Lethrinidae |
| Genus | Lethrinus |
Introduction
Lethrinus obsoletus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternrayure horizontale
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size60 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternrayure horizontale
How to recognize Lethrinus obsoletus ?
Lethrinus obsoletus measures between 30 and 60 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly orange, marron and beige body. The also has orange rayure horizontale.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Lethrinus obsoletus is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although Lethrinus obsoletus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Lethrinus obsoletus 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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Temperature26 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
Lethrinus obsoletus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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