Saxatilia lepidota
| Scientific name | Saxatilia lepidota |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Heckel |
| Year of description | 1840 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Genus | Saxatilia |
Introduction
Saxatilia lepidota is a fresh water fish from the Amérique du Sud.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size17 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Mimicrysand
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Patternrayure horizontale
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Average size17 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Mimicrysand
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Patternrayure horizontale
How to recognize This fish ?
Saxatilia lepidota measures around 17 cm. The dominant males can however reach 20 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and noir body. The also has noir rayure horizontale.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Saxatilia lepidota is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Saxatilia lepidota is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Saxatilia lepidota is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature19 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 7
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FlowMedium and Slow
Biotope presentation
Saxatilia lepidota is most often found at a depth between 0m and 3m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
This species lives near large roots, in which it can find refuge in case of danger. This type of habitat is often found not far from the banks.
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