Lepomis cyanellus (Green sun pole)

Lepomis cyanellus (Green sun pole)

Description

Cyallus lepomis is a freshwater fish commonly known as the blue pole or the sun crapet. It is a fish from the Centrarchid family, which also includes poles and black bass. The blue pole is from the United States, where it is widespread in rivers, lakes and ponds.

The blue pole has an elongated and slender shape, with a wide head and a mouth lined with pointed teeth. Her dress is brilliant blue on top, with bright orange spots on the sides and a black band along the side line. The blue pole can reach a size of 30 centimeters and weigh up to a kilogram.

The blue pole is mainly a carnivorous fish that feeds on insects, small fish and crustaceans. It is active during the day and can be found in shallow waters, near banks and aquatic herbaries. The blue pole is considered a popular sporting fish for fishing due to its vigor and its beautiful color.

The blue pole reproduces in spring, when the waters reach approximately 15 degrees Celsius. The females lay their eggs in nests dug in the sand or the gravel, and the males protect eggs until they hatch.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 20 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant, to separate
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Fresh water, cold
  • Temperature : 0 - 0 °C
  • pH : 0 - 0
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 06/10/2022

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