Characidium brevirostre (Short -nose characidium)

Characidium brevirostre is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Crenuchidae family. He is from the rivers and streams in South America, mainly in the region of the Amazon and the Orrenoque basins. This fish has an elongated and side -compressed body, with a high and well developed dorsal fin. Its color varies from gray to dark brown, with black vertical stripes that cover the whole body. Its caudal fin is short and rounded, which gives it a distinctly different appearance of other fish from the same family.

Characidium brevirostre has an average size of about 6 centimeters, although some specimens can reach up to 10 centimeters in length. It is a relatively calm and not very active fish, which spends most of its time hiding in rocks and aquatic plants. It feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insects and larvae, although it can also eat algae and other plants.

Characidium brevirostre is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group. Groups can understand up to a hundred fish, although they can also come together according to their size and sex. Males are generally more colorful than females, with larger and more developed fins. The males use their bright color and their fins to attract females and fight with other males for the territory and the females.

Characidium brevirostre is an omnivorous fish, which means that it eats both plants and animals. In captivity, it can be nourished with fish pellets, living foods such as vase worms and shrimp, as well as vegetables and chopped fruits. It is a robust fish and easy to keep in aquarium, although it needs a sufficient space to swim and plants to hide. Due to its popularity as aquarium species, characidium brevirostre is widely available in stores specializing in aquarophilia.