Macrognathus aculeatus (Masta a ocelle)

This specimen carries 5 ocelli on his body.

Macrognathus aculeatus fish, also known as thorny cout or spine-catfish, is a freshwater fish from Asia. It measures about 10 cm long and has an elongated and serpentine appearance, with a pointed head and a mouth lined with pointed teeth. The body of the fish is covered with small scales and it has a row of thorns along its back and its caudal fin. The colors of his body vary from gray to dark brown, with black spots and white stripes along the sides.

Thorny catfish is mainly a lonely fish, although it can be seen in small groups in nature. It feeds mainly on small crustaceans, insects and worms, which he captures with his pointed teeth. Thorny catfish is a very active and agile fish, capable of quickly moving into the water and jumping out of the water to catch prey.

Thorny catfish is a very popular aquarophilia fish, partly because of its relatively small size and its ease of maintenance. It is generally considered a peaceful fish and can be kept in aquarium with other species of freshwater fish. However, it is important to note that thorny catfish can become aggressive towards other smaller fish, so it is important to introduce it into an aquarium with fish of similar size.

In general, thorny catfish is a robust and adaptable fish, capable of adapting to many different environments. However, it is important to provide it with a clean and well maintained aquarium with good filtration of water and adequate lighting. Thorny catfish is also sensitive to water temperature variations, it is therefore important to maintain water at a constant temperature in the aquarium.