Euxiphipops navarchus (Japanese event)

Euxiphipops navarchus (Japanese event)

Description

The Navarchaus themselves, also known as a black nose fish, is a fish from the coral reefs of the hot seas. It has a distinct appearance with an elongated and slender body, a large head and a prominent muzzle. Its color varies from brown to dark gray with irregular brown spots all over the body. The pectoral fins are long and fine, while the pelvic fins are shorter and wider. Black nose-nose fish also has two long back fins, one with thorns and the other with soft rays.

Black nose-nose fish is mainly a predator of small fish, but it can also feed on molluscs and other invertebrates. He has a territorial behavior and can be aggressive towards the other black nose-nose fish that approach his territory. During the breeding period, males build a nest of sand in which the females deposit their eggs. The eggs hatch about a week later and the fry are protected by males for about a month before leaving the nest.

Black nose-nose fish is generally considered a common species in coral reefs of hot seas, but it can be threatened by the overexploitation and destruction of coral reefs. It is also sometimes captured for the aquarophilia, but it can be difficult to keep in captivity due to its specific food needs. In general, black nose-nose fish is a fascinating and important animal for the ecosystem of coral reefs.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 25 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Seawater, hot
  • Temperature : 0 - 0 °C
  • pH : 0 - 0
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 15/10/2022

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