Stegastes pelicieri
| Scientific name | Stegastes pelicieri |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Allen & Emery |
| Year of description | 1985 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Stegastes |
Introduction
Stegastes pelicieri is a salt water fish from the western Indian Ocean.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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ShapeCircular
How to recognize Stegastes pelicieri ?
Stegastes pelicieri measures around 10 cm. The dominant males can however reach 14 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly jaune and noir body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Stegastes pelicieri is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous .
Stegastes pelicieri 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.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
Stegastes pelicieri is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
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)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 27 °C
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Depth2 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
Stegastes pelicieri is most often found at a depth between 2m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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