Pristiapogon fraenatus
Scientific name | Pristiapogon fraenatus |
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Descriptor | Valenciennes |
Year of description | 1832 |
IUCN category (World) | LC |
Family | Apogonidae |
Genus | Pristiapogon |
Introduction
Pristiapogon fraenatus 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 size11 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Patternrayure horizontale
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size11 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Patternrayure horizontale
How to recognize Pristiapogon fraenatus ?
Pristiapogon fraenatus measures between 10 and 11 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and rose body. The also has noir rayure horizontale.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Pristiapogon fraenatus is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, Pristiapogon fraenatus has little concern for non-territorial animals. 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 incubateur buccal paternel
Pristiapogon fraenatus is a fish ovipare incubateur buccal paternel.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth3 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
Pristiapogon fraenatus is most often found at a depth between 3m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
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