Halichoeres argus
| Scientific name | Halichoeres argus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch & Schneider |
| Year of description | 1801 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Halichoeres |
Introduction
Halichoeres argus is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size12 cm
How to recognize Halichoeres argus ?
Halichoeres argus measures between 10 and 12 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly vert and orange body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Halichoeres argus is a fish gregarious naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is carnivorous .
Although Halichoeres argus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
Halichoeres argus is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
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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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 15 m
Biotope presentation
Halichoeres argus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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