Capoeta oligolepis (Oligolepis bearded)

The bearded oligolepis has a stretched body and compressed laterally. Its color goes from ocher to brown-red with silver reflections. The characteristic of this species is to have 2 small barbels.

The Oligolepis capoeta is a freshwater fish belonging to the Cyprinids family. It is mainly found in rivers and streams in the Eastern Anatolia region in Turkey.

It is a fish of small to medium size, generally measuring between 10 and 15 centimeters in length. His body is lying and compressed laterally, with a wide head and a medium -sized mouth. The color of her body varies from dark gray to olive, with black vertical stripes on the sides and a reddish caudal fin.

OLIGOLEPIS capoeta is an omnivorous fish, mainly feeding on small invertebrates, aquatic plants and detritus. It tends to live in small groups and is relatively peaceful, although it can be aggressive with other fish of the same size or similar size.

OLIGOLEPIS capoeta is a cold water fish, preferring fresh and oxygenated waters. It is often found in the deepest and current parts of rivers and streams, where it can hide and eat safely.

Due to its relatively small size and its limited geographical distribution, OLIGOLEPIS capoeta is not considered a threatened species. However, as for most species of freshwater fish, it is sensitive to the disturbances of its habitat, such as the pollution and destruction of its natural habitat. Consequently, it is important to protect rivers and streams where this species lives to guarantee its long -term survival.

In males, the dorsal and anal fins have a reddish shade, while in the females, it will be rather yellowish.

The reproduction takes place when the temperature flows around 25-26 ° C. It is quite common in aquarium, the males "harass" the females.