Bryconaethiops macrops (Tetra big masked eyes)

Bryconaethiops Macrops is a fish from the Characidae family, originally from the rivers and lakes from South America. It is a relatively small fish, reaching about 10 centimeters in length for males and up to 12 centimeters for females. Bryconaethiops macrops is characterized by its wide head and its mouth located below its body, which allows it to search the bottom of the rivers in search of food.

The body of Bryconaethiops Macrops is elongated and covered with smooth scales, with a gray-green color on top and white on the belly. The fish has two dorsal fins, an anal fin and a caudal fin, all bordered by black dots. The Bryconaethiops Macrops dorsal fin is provided with a thorn, which allows it to protect itself from predators.

Bryconaethiops macrops is an omnivorous fish, mainly feeding on small crustaceans, insects and aquatic plants. In captivity, it can also be nourished with fish pellets or living food such as vase worms or artemias. Bryconaethiops macrops is generally peaceful and can be maintained in community aquarium with other species of peaceful fish.

Bryconaethiops macrops is an oviparous fish, that is to say that it lays eggs that females protect until the fuss of fry. The fry is generally smaller and clearer than adults, and they gradually take their adult color over their growth. Bryconaethiops macrops is a fish high in captivity for its flesh and for aquarophilia, but it is also present in nature in certain regions of South America.