Acestrorhynchus falcirostris (Payala, Grand Dent-Chien, Characin-Chien)

Adult size40 cm
Temperature23 - 27 °C
pH5.9 - 7.2

Description

Acetrorhynchus Falcirostris fish is a freshwater fish from the AcetRorhynchidae family. He is from rivers and rivers in South America, mainly in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay.

The AcetRorhynchus Falcirostris fish is a medium -sized fish, measuring about 30 centimeters in length for a weight of about 1 kilogram. Her dress is generally gray-blue with black and white spots on the body. The fish has rigid and thorny dorsal and anal fins which give it a curved appearance similar to a false, hence its scientific name, which means "beak of spine fins".

Acetrorhynchus Falcirostris fish is an active predator that feeds mainly on smaller fish, insects and crustaceans. He hunts in groups and uses his thorny fins to capture his prey. Fish is also known for its speed and maneuverability in water, allowing it to continue and catch its prey efficiently.

Acetrorhynchus Falcirostris fish is a migratory fish that moves in rivers and rivers to reproduce. The breeding period is generally between November and January, when the waters of the rivers are warmer. Females can lay up to 10,000 eggs, which are placed on pebbles and aquatic plants on the edge of the rivers. The eggs hatch about two days later and the fry are autonomous from birth.

Acetrorhynchus Falcirostris fish is a fish appreciated for its flesh and is largely caught in the rivers of South America. However, it is also threatened by the destruction of its natural habitat due to the development of rivers for irrigation and electricity, as well as by excessive fishing. Because of these factors, the species is considered vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size40 cm
  • BehaviourAggressive
  • FoodCarnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFreshwater, hot
  • Temperature23 - 27 °C
  • pH5.9 - 7.2

Data to check

Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).

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