Introduction
Cyclichthys orbicularis is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size28 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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ShapeBalloon and near
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Patternmottling
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Average size28 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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ShapeBalloon and near
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Patternmottling
How to recognize This fish ?
Cyclichthys orbicularis measures between 28 and 30 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body. The also has marron mottling.
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
Cyclichthys orbicularis 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 Cyclichthys orbicularis is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Cyclichthys orbicularis is a fish ovipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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StingYes
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth9 - 170 m
Biotope presentation
Cyclichthys orbicularis is most often found at a depth between 9m and 170m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Participation & Validation
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Scientific partners
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