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The Dules auriga is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
Dules auriga is a fish of the family Serranidae from the southwestern Atlantic, along the coast of southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. The species reaches about 20 cm and has an elongate, brownish to silvery body with dark cross-bands and spiny fins. It lives demersally to benthopelagically over rocky and sandy bottoms, at depths of about 15 to 135 m. The diet consists of small fishes and crustaceans. Owing to its bottom-associated life in cool coastal water the species is little studied and little detailed information is available on its reproduction.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dules auriga?
The Dules auriga has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Coastal bass with dark vertical bars from rocky bottoms off southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
Where does the Dules auriga live?
The Dules auriga lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Southwest Atlantic, along southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
How big does the Dules auriga get?
The Dules auriga grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Dules auriga dangerous to humans?
No, the Dules auriga is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dules auriga edible?
The Dules auriga is not usually eaten.
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