The striped scat

striped scat

Scientific name	Selenotoca multifasciata
Descriptor	Richardson
Year of description	1846
IUCN category (World)	LC
Family	Scatophagidae
Genus	Selenotoca

Introduction

Selenotoca multifasciata, commonly known as striped scat, is a brackish water and salt water fish from the Great Barrier Reef.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Average size

30 cm
Maximum size

40 cm
Shape

Oval
Pattern

vertical stripes

Average size

30 cm
Maximum size

40 cm
Shape

Oval
Pattern

vertical stripes

How to recognize the striped scat ?

The striped scat measures between 30 and 40 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly argent and noir body. The also has noir vertical stripes.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

omnivorous
Sociability

living in small groups
territorial

No
Way of living

diurnal

The striped scat is a fish living in small groups naturally found at mid-depth. This species is omnivorous .

n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovipare

The striped scat is a fish ovipare.

Risks for humans

Venomous

No
Sting

Yes

Where to find it?

Origin

Great Barrier Reef

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : LC

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

21 - 29 °C
Depth

0 - 5 m

Biotope presentation

The striped scat is most often found at a depth between 0m and 5m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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