Torquigener flavimaculosus

Size range: Max 11 cm (Fishes of the eastern Mediterranean), Max 16 cm (Fishbase), Max 18 cm (Europe and Mediterranean Marine Fish)

Common size: 5-9 cm (Fishes of the eastern Mediterranean)

Habitat: (Fishes of the eastern Mediterranean)

  • Soft - sand , silt, mud
  • Vegetation - seaweed, sea grass

Water column position:

  • Supra-benthic

Colors & patterns: (Europe and Mediterranean Marine Fish, Fishes of the eastern Mediterranean)

  • Inflatable body
  • No pelvic fins
  • Round caudal fin
  • Dorsal and anal fins opposed and posterior
  • Tail with a straight edge
  • Two large teeth each jaw
  • Belly flat with an anterior skin fold
  • White spots on back
  • Two lateral lines of brownish to orange spots

Behavior: (Fishbase)

Association:

  • Reef-associated - related to sites it inhabits

Breeding:

  • Oviparous

Schooling characteristics:

  • Small groups
  • Large schools

Native/Exotic:

  • Exotic