Sargocentron punctatissimum

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

Average size

15 cm
Maximum size

23 cm
Pattern

horizontal stripes

Average size

15 cm
Maximum size

23 cm
Pattern

horizontal 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

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

living in small groups
territorial

Yes
Way of living

diurnal

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

Reproduction

dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu

Sargocentron punctatissimum is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.

Risks for humans

Venomous

No

Where to find it?

Origin

Great Barrier Reef Philippine Sea Red Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas East Indian Ocean western Indian Ocean Western Tropical Pacific Ocean

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

0 - 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.

Species of the same biotope

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