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Classification
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| Latin name : |
Macolor niger (Forssk?l, 1775) |
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| Classification : |
Lutjanidae ( Snappers ) |
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Diable
Fusiller noir et blanc
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black and white snapper
black beauty
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Identification
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| Main identification characters |
| Max size: 75.0 cm. Preorbital bone broader than eye diameter. Mouth large, maxilla extending to below anterior half of eye. A deep notch on lower edge of preopercle. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Juveniles with a black bar through eye, black pectoral fins and a black stripe from pectoral region to lower caudal lobe. Larger juveniles with 3 to 6 white spots on back. Adults dark grey to almost black |
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Biology
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| Feed |
| Feeds on fishes and crustaceans. |
| Cycle of life / Reproduction |
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| Interaction with other species |
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Distribution
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| Habitat |
Coral |
Pelagic |
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| Inhabits steep outer walls of lagoon, channel and seaward slopes. Juveniles are solitary, adults in large schoals. |
| Geographical distribution |
| Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Samoa, north to central Japan, south to Australia. |
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Links
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| Websites : |
http://ichtyonb1.mnhn.fr/summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?id=187
http://www.itis.usda.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN& [...]
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Data sheet written by Chris , 12/10/2004
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