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Acestrorhynchus altus (Red-tailed tetra-chien, toothp)

Acestrorhynchus altus (Red-tailed tetra-chien, toothp)

Description

Acetrorhynchus Altus fish is a freshwater fish that lives in rivers and lakes in South America. It measures approximately 30 centimeters long and has an elongated and slender shape. Its color varies from dark gray to blue-green, with irregular white strips on the body.

The finorhynchus altus fish fins are relatively small compared to its body, but they are very powerful. He uses these fins to quickly propel themselves into water, which allows him to capture his prey easily. Acetrorhynchus Altus fish is mainly feeding small fish and aquatic insects.

Acetrorhynchus Altus fish has a wide and flat head with a wide mouth filled with sharp teeth. His eyes are located on the sides of his head, which gives him a panoramic vision allowing him to easily identify his prey. The AcetRorhynchus Altus fish also has a dorsal fin which extends over the entire length of its back.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 35 cm
  • Behaviour : Aggressive
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 21 - 27 °C
  • pH : 5.9 - 7.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Dimorphism

Unknown of our day.

Reproduction

It only reproduces 3 or 4 times in his life, so she is little known.

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 22/11/2022

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