Etheostoma obama (Obama pole)

Etheostoma obama (Obama pole)

Description

Small orange and blue fish measuring 4.8 cm long for a male and 4.3 cm for the female. This fish has a spotted tail and striped fins

Etheostoma Obama fish is a freshwater fish from the Percidae family. He measures about 10 centimeters in length and has a gray color with blue-green stripes along his body. Etheostoma Obama fish is from the United States rivers and streams, in particular the Appalachian region. It feeds mainly on small crustaceans and aquatic insects.

Etheostoma Obama fish is a common fish in its natural habitat and is often found in groups in shallow waters. It is considered a good fish for sports fishing due to its size and speed, and is often used as bait to attract other species of fish.

Etheostoma Obama fish is also known as "Obama Perche" or "Nashville Perche" because of its presence in the Nashville region, in the state of Tennessee. He was appointed in honor of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, because of his popularity and his work to protect the environment.

Due to its abundance and its resistance to pollution, Etheostoma Obama fish is considered an undeveloped species. However, as is the case for many species of fish, it is exposed to the dangers linked to the overexploitation and destruction of its natural habitat. It is important to take measures to protect the habitat from Etheostoma Obama fish and guarantee its long -term survival.

Origin

  • Family : Percidae
  • Origin : North America

Features

  • Adult size : 4 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Fresh water, cold
  • Temperature : 4 - 18 °C
  • pH : 7 - 8
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 96

Contribution

  • Created by : angelcop02
  • Last update : 13/11/2022

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