Pholidichthys leucotaenia
| Scientific name | Pholidichthys leucotaenia |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bleeker |
| Year of description | 1856 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Blenniidae |
| Genus | Pholidichthys |
Introduction
Pholidichthys leucotaenia is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size34 cm
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Mimicryfish
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size34 cm
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Mimicryfish
How to recognize Pholidichthys leucotaenia ?
Pholidichthys leucotaenia measures between 30 and 34 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Pholidichthys leucotaenia is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found near the rocks. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Pholidichthys leucotaenia is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth3 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
Pholidichthys leucotaenia is most often found at a depth between 3m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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