Eugnathichthys macroterolepis (Macroterolepis Eugnathichys)

Eugnathichthys macroterolepis (Macroterolepis Eugnathichys)

Description

The Eugnathichthys Macroterolepis fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the Characidae family. He is from rivers and streams of tropical forests in South America, mainly in French Guiana and Amazon.

The eugnathichthys macroterolepis fish is a very colorful fish, with an elongated and flattened body on the sides. Its color can vary from blue to dark green, with black vertical strips on the body and white spots on the fins. The lower part of the body is generally paler than the rest of the body.

Eugnathichthys macroterolepis fish has an average adult size of approximately 12 centimeters, although some specimens can reach up to 18 centimeters in length. The eugnathichthys macroterolepis fish has a well -developed dorsal fin and a very long and tapered anal fin, which gives it a distinctive appearance.

Eugnathichthys Macroterolepis fish is a gregarious fish that lives in small groups in the shallow waters of rivers and streams. Eugnathichthys macroterolepis fish is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small invertebrates, aquatic plants and other vegetable materials.

Eugnathichthys macroterolepis fish is an easy -to -raise fish, making it a popular species in aquariums.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 15 cm
  • Behaviour : Aggressive
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 22 - 28 °C
  • pH : 6.9 - 7.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 06/12/2022

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