Papilloculiceps longiceps
| Scientific name | Papilloculiceps longiceps |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Cuvier |
| Year of description | 1829 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Platycephalidae |
| Genus | Papilloculiceps |
Introduction
Papilloculiceps longiceps is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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Patternmottling
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size70 cm
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Patternmottling
How to recognize Papilloculiceps longiceps ?
Papilloculiceps longiceps measures between 50 and 70 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige 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 livingdiurnal
Papilloculiceps longiceps is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although Papilloculiceps longiceps is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Papilloculiceps longiceps 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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Depth1 - 15 m
Biotope presentation
Papilloculiceps longiceps is most often found at a depth between 1m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
crocodile fish
Platycephalidae
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same family
crocodile fish
Platycephalidae
