Leporinus jamesi (James Leporinus)
Description
Leporinus Jamesi is a freshwater fish belonging to the Anostomidae family. He is from the rivers of the Amazon basin in South America. It is a medium -sized fish, measuring about 10 to 12 centimeters in length. Her dress is mainly gray, with black vertical stripes on the body and black spots on the head and the caudal fin.
Leporinus Jamesi is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group with other fish from its species. It feeds mainly on aquatic plants, worms and insects which it finds by searching the bottom of the rivers. He is also able to dig holes in the sand to protect himself from predators.
Leporinus Jamesi is a popular fish in the aquarophilia, due to its attractive color and its gregarious behavior. It is relatively easy to maintain in captivity, provided you provide a sufficient aquarium and offer it a varied diet. It is also important to maintain water from the aquarium clean and well oxygenated to guarantee the health of the fish.
In conclusion, Leporinus Jamesi is a fascinating freshwater fish, native to the rivers of the Amazon basin. Her gray dress with black stripes and spots make it an attractive fish, while her gregarious behavior makes him an excellent companion for other fish in the aquarium.
Origin
- FamilyAnostomidae
- OriginBrazil, Amazonia
Characteristics
- Adult size30 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature19 - 23 °C
- pH6.9 - 7.2
Data to check
Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).
