Sargocentron punctatissimum
| Scientific name | Sargocentron punctatissimum |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Cuvier |
| Year of description | 1829 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Holocentridae |
| Genus | Sargocentron |
Introduction
Sargocentron punctatissimum is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size23 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size23 cm
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize Sargocentron punctatissimum ?
Sargocentron punctatissimum measures between 15 and 23 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has blanc horizontal stripes.
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
Sargocentron punctatissimum is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, Sargocentron punctatissimum has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
Sargocentron punctatissimum is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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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Depth0 - 183 m
Biotope presentation
Sargocentron punctatissimum is most often found at a depth between 0m and 183m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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