Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi (Arc-en-ciel de Herbert Axelrod)

Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi fish is a freshwater fish from Australia. He is also known as Herbert River rainbow fish. It is a small fish, with a maximum length reaching about 6 cm. He has an elongated and thin body, with a rounded head and large and globular eyes. Its color is generally blue or green on top, with vertical strips of red, yellow and light blue on the sides. The color can vary depending on the sex and age of the fish, with females and young fish generally darker than adult males.

Melatotaenia herbertaxelrodi fish is a gregarious fish, which means that it likes to live in a group with other fish from its species. In the wild, he lives in the calm waters of the rivers and lakes of Australia, where he feeds mainly on small insects and plankton. Melatotaenia herbertaxelrodi fish is a peaceful and non -aggressive fish, making it an excellent choice for beginner aquariophiles or for aquarium communities.

Melatotaenia herbertaxelrodi fish is also known for its ability to change color according to its environment and mood. This capacity for "camouflage" is due to special cells in his skin called chromatophores, which can contract or expand to change the color of the fish. This color change capacity is also used by fish to reproduce. Adult males generally change color to become more shiny and more colorful when ready to mate, which attracts females.

In summary, the Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi fish is a peaceful and colorful freshwater fish from Australia. It is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group with other fish from its species, and which feeds mainly on small insects and plankton. Its ability to change color according to its environment and its mood makes it a fascinating fish to observe in an aquarium.