Apteronotus albifrons (American coup fish - also called Black Pha)

This fish lives better in a dark aquarium well planted with multiple hiding places. For food it has a preference for living or frozen prey especially the red worms. Its size is based on the aquarium but in its natural environment it can reach 50cm. On the other hand, it is very aggressive with its fellows.

The APTERONOTUS ALBIFRONS fish is a freshwater fish that lives mainly in the troubled waters of rivers and lakes from South America. Its color is generally dark gray to black with a white strip that starts from the base of its caudal fin and which ends on its head.

APTERONOTUS ALBIFRONS fish is a lonely and night animal. He spends most of his time hidden in the herbs and roots of submerged trees, awaiting prey. Its diet consists mainly of small fish, invertebrates and crustaceans.

APTERONOTUS ALBIFRONS fish is known to be an excellent swimmer. It can make rapid and precise movements thanks to its powerful and well developed caudal fin. He also uses his pectoral fins to help maneuver and management.

The APTERONOTU ALBIFRONS fish also has a special organ called the electrical organ, which allows it to produce electric fields and to detect changes in the electric fields of other animals. This organ allows it to communicate with the other fish of its species, to chase its prey and to defend itself against the predators.

APTERONOTUS ALBIFRONS fish is a fascinating animal that has adapted to its environment thanks to its unique capacities. Although threatened by the pollution and destruction of its natural habitat, it continues to fascinate scientists and nature lovers.

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Large fish, it requires the addition of a cylindrical and hollow object to take refuge, its reproduction is almost impossible.