Lepisosteus platostomus (Plateau lepisoste)

Lepisosteus platostomus (Plateau lepisoste)

Description

The Lepisosteus Platostomus fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the Lepisosteidae family. It is a fish with radiated fins, which means that its fins are supported by bone rays and are often used for propulsion in water. It is also known as freshwater or marsh-fishing fish.

The Lepisosteus Platostomus is a relatively small fish, generally reaching a maximum size of about 25 cm long. Her dress is generally gray or brown, with darker spots on the body. The back and flanks of the fish are covered with small flat scales, while the fins are smaller and thinner.

The Lepisosteus Platostomus is a carnivorous fish that feeds mainly on smaller fish, crustaceans and small aquatic insects. He drives out by floating on the surface of the water and using his fins to quickly propel himself towards his prey.

The Lepisosteus Platostomus is a fish that lives mainly in the shallow waters of the marshes and coastal rivers. It can also be found in ponds and lakes, where he prefers calm and shallow waters. Fish generally reproduces during spring and summer period, when the waters are hottest.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 100 cm
  • Behaviour : Aggressive
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 9 - 19 °C
  • pH : 6.9 - 7.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

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

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