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Classification
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Latin name : |
Papilloculiceps longiceps (Cuvier, 1829) |
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Classification : |
Platycephalidae ( Flatheads ) |
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Poisson-crocodile
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Tentacled flathead
Common crocodilefish
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Identification
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Main identification characters |
Max size: 70cm. Body mottled with brownish or greenish above, whitish below. |
Possible confusions |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Aucune |
Biology
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Feed |
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Cycle of life / Reproduction |
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Interaction with other species |
Harmless. |
Distribution
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Habitat |
Coral |
Sand |
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Found in the vicinity of coral reefs on sand or rubble bottoms. |
Geographical distribution |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Mer rouge, Océan indien |
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Bibliography
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Découvrir la mer Rouge et l'océan Indien
Steven Weinberg
Editions Nathan 1996, 1997
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Data sheet written by Chris , 18/01/2005
Updates :
Chris - 18/01/2005 Sealifecenter - 27/01/2005
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