Acanthurus pyroferus (Varied acanthure)

Acanthurus pyroferus (Varied acanthure)

Description

These fish exist in several colors. There is the marbled color, black color, yellow color. Its colors are only on the fins and a small part of the body before the tail.

He lives alone.

Acanthurus Pyroferus, also known as the Red Fire Fish -urgian, is a marine fish belonging to the Acanthuridae family. This fish is native to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.

The red fireworm fish is characterized by its elongated body and its veil-shaped tail. Its color varies from gray to dark brown, with white and yellow stripes along its sides. Its dorsal fin is bordered with blue, while its caudal fin is bright red, hence its name.

The red-fired-red surgeon fish measure an average of 30 centimeters in length, although some specimens can reach a maximum size of 40 centimeters. Their body is covered with small sharp thorns, called surgeon's blades, which are used to defend themselves against predators and to clean each other.

Red firefighters in fire are social animals that live in groups in coral reefs. They feed mainly on algae, but they can also feed on small invertebrates such as shrimp and molluscs. They are considered key to health species of coral reefs because they play an important role in the balance of marine ecosystems by maintaining the growth of algae under control.

Unfortunately, the red-fired red surgeon fish face many challenges due to the overexploitation of marine resources, pollution and climate change. These factors have a negative impact on the survival and reproduction of these fish, threatening their long -term existence. Therefore, it is important to take measures to protect these species and ensure their preservation for future generations.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 18 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Herbivore

Water

  • Water type : Seawater, hot
  • Temperature : 18 - 30 °C
  • pH : 5 - 8.1
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 100

Contribution

  • Created by : coco00
  • Last update : 08/12/2022

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