Ctenoides scaber
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Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally attached to its substrate
- The species can be found between 1 and 45 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 8 cm
- Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The animal is a protandrous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!