Introduction
Thalassoma hebraicum is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size21 cm
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Maximum size23 cm
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Patterndrawn scales
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Type
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Average size21 cm
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Maximum size23 cm
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize This fish ?
Thalassoma hebraicum measures around 21 cm. The dominant males can however reach 23 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, bleu, vert and orange body. The also has vert drawn scales.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Thalassoma hebraicum is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Thalassoma hebraicum 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
Thalassoma hebraicum is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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Depth1 - 30 m
Biotope presentation
Thalassoma hebraicum is most often found at a depth between 1m and 30m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Species of the same family
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