Chalceus macrolepidotus (Pink tail chalceus)

It is a gregarious fish which can only cohabit with fish of size greater than its own. It is not sensitive to water quality and does not eat plants. We can give it fish, fish flesh, meat. Juveniles accept the flakes and why not the tablets.

The Chalceus Macrolepidotus fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the Characidae family. It is a fairly large fish, up to a maximum size of 20 cm. It has an elongated body and compressed laterally, with a wide head and a mouth fitted with pointed teeth. Its color generally varies between green and blue, with black vertical stripes on the body and red or yellow spots on the fins.

The Chalceus Macrolepidotus fish is native to the rivers of South America, in particular regions of the Amazon basin. It has been introduced into many other places in the world, especially in Africa and Asia, where it has become invasive in certain cases.

Chalceus macrolepidotus fish is a voracious predator, mainly feeding on small fish, insects and crustaceans. He tends to hunt in bands, which allows him to capture greater prey. It is also known for its ability to jump out of the water to catch flying insects.

Chalceus macrolepidotus fish is a gregarious fish, that is to say it lives in groups. The groups can be quite significant, with up to several hundred individuals. Chalceus macrolepidotus fish reproduce by Frai, that is to say that females lay eggs that males fertilize. The eggs hatch in a few days and the fry feed mainly on plankton until they are large enough to hunt greater prey.

Due to its abundance, its voracity and its ability to reproduce quickly, the Chalceus macrolepidotus fish can cause problems for other fish species in the rivers where it is present. It can also be harmful for local populations of freshwater fish intended for human consumption. Therefore, it is important to monitor and manage the populations of Chalceus macrolepidotus fish in the regions where they were introduced.

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