pointed-snout wrass
| Scientific name | Symphodus rostratus |
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| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1791 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Symphodus |
Introduction
Symphodus rostratus, commonly known as pointed-snout wrass, is a salt water fish from the Mediterranean Sea.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicryplants
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Type
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Average size12 cm
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Maximum size14 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicryplants
How to recognize the pointed-snout wrass ?
The pointed-snout wrass measures between 12 and 14 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly vert and marron body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The pointed-snout wrass is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
The pointed-snout wrass 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
The pointed-snout wrass 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.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
The pointed-snout wrass is most often found at a depth between 0m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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