Rhinecanthus verrucosus
| Scientific name | Rhinecanthus verrucosus |
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| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Balistidae |
| Genus | Rhinecanthus |
Introduction
Rhinecanthus verrucosus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size19 cm
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Maximum size23 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Patternrayure verticale
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Type
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Average size19 cm
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Maximum size23 cm
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ShapeUnclassifiable
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Patternrayure verticale
How to recognize Rhinecanthus verrucosus ?
Rhinecanthus verrucosus measures between 19 and 23 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly jaune, orange, noir, blanc, beige and gris body. The also has jaune, noir and beige rayure verticale.
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
Rhinecanthus verrucosus is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although slightly territorial, Rhinecanthus verrucosus is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. It should be noted that it is sometimes less tolerant with its conspecifics.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Rhinecanthus verrucosus 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)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 29 °C
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Depth1 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
Rhinecanthus verrucosus is most often found at a depth between 1m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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