Labeo frenatus (Green Labéo)
Description
Lying, thin. A side line begins at the lip commissure and ends in dotted line towards the Caudal pedicle. All the fins are brick red, sometimes orange.
Labeo Frenatus fish is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is also known as Barbeau Poisson, although this name is also used to designate other species of fish belonging to the same family. Labeo Frenatus fish is from sub -Saharan Africa and is commonly found in rivers, lakes and ponds in this region.
Labeo Frenatus fish is a large fish, often reaching a length of 30 centimeters or more. He has an elongated body and a fusiform shape, with a wide head and a narrow mouth located below his body. The color of her body varies, but it is generally gray or brown with vertical stripes on the side of the body.
Labeo Frenatus fish is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on plants and insects. It feeds by filtering water through its gills to capture food particles. Labeo Frenatus fish is also known to feed on smaller fish, and it can sometimes be considered a predator.
Labeo Frenatus fish is a social fish that lives in large groups called benches.
Origin
- FamilyCyprinidae
- OriginThailand
Characteristics
- Adult size15 cm
- BehaviourAggressive
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature23 - 27 °C
- pH6.4 - 7.7
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)100 L
Dimorphism
In the male, the fins end in point while in the female they form a right angle.
