Triaenodon obesus
| Scientific name | Triaenodon obesus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rüppell |
| Year of description | 1837 |
| IUCN category (World) | VU |
| Family | Carcharhinidae |
| Genus | Triaenodon |
Introduction
Triaenodon obesus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size160 cm
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Maximum size230 cm
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Type
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Average size160 cm
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Maximum size230 cm
How to recognize Triaenodon obesus ?
Triaenodon obesus measures between 160 and 230 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
Triaenodon obesus hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
Triaenodon obesus is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
Although Triaenodon obesus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionvivipare
Triaenodon obesus is a fish vivipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 330 m
Biotope presentation
Triaenodon obesus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 330m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
Species of the same family