Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos
| Scientific name | Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1852 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Blenniidae |
| Genus | Plagiotremus |
Introduction
Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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ShapeSerpentiform
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos ?
Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos measures between 10 and 12 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and bleu body. The also has bleu horizontal stripes.
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
Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos 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 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos is most often found at a depth between 1m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
piano fangblenny
Blenniidae
