Cepola rubescens (Trenia fish)

Adult size70 cm
Temperature20 - 28 °C
pH5.6 - 7.8
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)420 L

Description

It is a yellow fish has the shape of the congress or an eel, but in smaller.

The Cepola Rubescens is a fish from the Cepolidae family, originally from the Northwest Atlantic. It is an elongated and thin body fish, with a wide head and a mouth with small teeth in the shape of hooks. Its color is generally gray or brown with darker spots on the back and fins. CEPOLA RUBESCENS can reach a maximum length of approximately 20 centimeters.

The Cepola Rubescens is mainly a benthic fish, that is to say it lives at the bottom of the ocean, where it feeds on molluscs, crustaceans and other small invertebrates. It reproduces in periods of Frai, when males and females come together to lay their eggs. The eggs hatch in a few days, giving birth to larvae that develop by following the current.

The Cepola Rubescens is a common fish in the cold waters of the Northwest Atlantic, where it is caught for its flesh. However, it is considered an unreasoned fish and its population is stable. Due to its relatively small size and its little pronounced taste, it is not very popular with fish consumers.

CEPOLA RUBESCENS is an interesting fish from an organic point of view, due to its ability to change color according to its environment. Indeed, CEPOLA RUBESCENS can modify its color to camouflage itself in its natural environment, which allows it to protect itself from predators and to better hunt its prey. This adaptation is proof of the incredible capacity for evolution of marine species.

Origin

  • FamilyCepolidae
  • OriginMediterranean, Cap-Vert, England

Characteristics

  • Adult size70 cm
  • BehaviourGregarious
  • FoodPlankton

Water parameters

  • Water typeSeawater, hot
  • Temperature20 - 28 °C
  • pH5.6 - 7.8
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)420 L

Dimorphism

The male is more active.

Reproduction

Unknown in aquarium.

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