Hydrolycus scomberoides (Tetra-Loup, Characin-Tigre)

Hydrolycus scomberoides (Tetra-Loup, Characin-Tigre)

Description

Hydrolycus scumberoides, also known as coal, is a carnivorous fish from South America. It is an imposing fish, up to up to 1.5 meters in length and weigh up to 45 kg. His dress is dark gray with black and white strips on the belly, and it has two pointed dorsal fins and a very large caudal fin.

Coal is a lonely and territorial fish, which lives in the shallow waters of rivers and lakes from South America. It feeds mainly on smaller fish, but can also tackle more imposing prey such as aquatic birds or small mammals.

Coal is considered a endangered species due to the destruction of its natural habitat and excessive fishing. In addition, it is often the victim of water pollution, which can affect its health and its ability to reproduce.

Despite these threats, coal remains an impressive and fascinating fish, and it continues to be present in the waters of South America.

Origin

  • Family : Characidae
  • Origin : Amazon, Orrenoque, Rio Paraguay

Features

  • Adult size : 60 cm
  • Behaviour : Aggressive
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 19 - 29 °C
  • pH : 6.9 - 7.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 01/12/2022

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