Pristiapogon fraenatus

Pristiapogon fraenatus

Scientific name	Pristiapogon fraenatus
Descriptor	Valenciennes
Year of description	1832
IUCN category	LC
Family	Apogonidae
Genus	Pristiapogon

Introduction

Pristiapogon fraenatus is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

10 cm
Maximum size

11 cm
Shape

Unclassifiable
Pattern

rayure horizontale

Average size

10 cm
Maximum size

11 cm
Shape

Unclassifiable
Pattern

rayure 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

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

living in small groups
territorial

Yes
Way of living

diurnal

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

Reproduction

ovipare 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?

Origin

Bay of Bengal Persian Gulf Great Barrier Reef mer d'Oman Red Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas East Indian Ocean western Indian Ocean Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

3 - 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.

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