Plectorhinchus gibbosus
| Scientific name | Plectorhinchus gibbosus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Lacepède |
| Year of description | 1802 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Haemulidae |
| Genus | Plectorhinchus |
Introduction
Plectorhinchus gibbosus 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 size75 cm
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Patterndrawn scales
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size75 cm
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize Plectorhinchus gibbosus ?
Plectorhinchus gibbosus measures between 50 and 75 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body. The also has drawn scales.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Plectorhinchus gibbosus is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, Plectorhinchus gibbosus has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Plectorhinchus gibbosus 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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Depth8 - 25 m
Biotope presentation
Plectorhinchus gibbosus is most often found at a depth between 8m and 25m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
#Haemulidae
#Plectorhinchus
#berge peu profonde
#lagon
#mangrove
#zone côtière
#Bay of Bengal
#Persian Gulf
#Great Barrier Reef
#mer d'Oman
#Philippine Sea
#South East Asian Seas
#Indonesian seas
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Golfe de guinée
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Transition & Cap Vert
#East Indian Ocean
#western Indian Ocean
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
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