Anableps anableps (Envables Envables)

Anableps anableps (Envables Envables)

Description

Brackish water fish. This vitables has a very original vision. His eyes are divided into two by one partition and have an oval lens. They allow him to see simultaneously above and below the surface of the water. A flat head has protruding eye lobes. The back is bluish gray, the sides and the ventral region are yellowish. The body is uniformly colored. Sexual dimorphism is very apparent since males carry a reproductive organ, the gonopod to the anterior part of the anal fin.

Assistentops Answinks AblePS is a freshwater fish that lives in the shallow waters of swamps and estuaries of the tropical Americas. He is known to have four slots, which allows him to see underwater and on earth at the same time.

Assistentops Answinks Associates is gray in color with vertical strips on the body. Its size varies between 20 and 30 centimeters in length, although some specimens can reach up to 40 centimeters. They have a single dorsal fin and a bifurcated caudal fin, allowing them to quickly move around in the water.

Due to their ability to see underwater and on earth at the same time, Answinteds AblePS fish are capable of capturing prey in water and on earth. They mainly feed on small crustaceans, molluscs and insect larvae. They hunt by using their piercing view to locate their prey, then diving into the water to catch them.

Authables AblesPS fish are generally solitary and territorial, although they can form groups when they feed. They are very sensitive to their environment and can be disturbed by changes in water quality or by the presence of predators.

Due to their unique capacity to see underwater and on earth, Answinteds AblePS fish are often used as pets in aquariums. However, they require a specialized environment and a suitable diet to thrive in captivity. In general, they are considered an exotic and fascinating animal to observe.

Origin

  • Family : Anablepidae
  • Origin : North of South America, Guyana and Venezuela at Amazon in Brazil

Features

  • Adult size : 20 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Brackish water
  • Temperature : 24 - 28 °C
  • pH : 7.0 - 8.5
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 400

Dimorphism

The male has a gonopod at the anal fin

Reproduction

These are viviparous fish. The particularity being that in males, the gonopod is only mobile on one side and in females, the orifice is only oriented on one side. This implies the need to have a compatible couple. Reproduction is favored by hot (27-29 ° C) and shallow water (10-15 cm); Young people measure approximately 2.5cm at birth.

Contribution

  • Created by : mathjeanjean1104
  • Last update : 26/09/2022

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