Auchenipterichthys thoracatus (Auchenipterichthys Thoracatus)

The Auchenipterichthys Thoracatus fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the AuchenipTeridae family. It is a medium -sized fish, measuring on average between 15 and 20 cm in length. It has an elongated and side -compressed body, with smooth and shiny scales. Its color generally varies from gray to dark brown, with darker spots on the back and sides.

Auchhenipterichthys Thoracatus fish is mainly a night and lonely fish. It is generally active at night, when it feeds on insects and small crustaceans found in the muddy funds of its living environments. During the day, it is generally resting in hiding places, such as caves or crevices in rocks.

The Auchenipterichthys Thoracatus fish is a migratory fish, which can travel long distances to reproduce. The breeding period generally takes place at the beginning of summer, when the waters of the river are warmer. Females can lay up to several thousand eggs, which are fertilized by males and deposited in the nests dug in the sediments. The eggs hatch in a few days and the fry are independent from birth.

Auchhenipterichthys Thoracotus fish is mainly present in rivers and rivers of watersheds of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers, in South America. It is also present in certain parts of Argentina and Paraguay. Although this species is not threatened, it is sometimes locally caught for human consumption.

The female is much more capable than the male.

Unknown in aquarium.