Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (Misgurnus Anguillicaudatus)

Fish Misgurnus Anguillicaudatus is a freshwater fish which is mainly found in the waters of East Asia, especially in China, North and South Korea, as well as in certain regions of India and Japan . It is a relatively small fish, which generally does not measure more than 15 centimeters long. His body is elongated and serpentive, which earned him the common name of "Lumpe-Queue", and its color varies from gray-brown to the green-gray according to the environment in which it lives.

Anguillicaudatus Misgurnus fish is mainly a cold water fish, and it is often found in rivers and shallow streams. It needs an environment with a moderate current to move and feed, and it prefers water rich in vegetation to hide and reproduce. It is mainly active at night, and it feeds mainly on small animals such as insects, larvae and molluscs.

The Misgurnus Fish Anguillicaudatus is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group. These groups can be composed of several dozen fish, and they often come together in calm and shallow waters to feed and reproduce. Reproduction generally occurs in the spring, when waters begin to warm up. Females can lay up to several hundred eggs, which are fertilized by males and incubated by parents until the fry of fry.

Due to its relatively small size and its ability to adapt to different environments, the Misgurnus Anguillicaudatus fish is often high in ponds and basins for human consumption. However, it is also considered an invasive species in certain regions, especially in Europe, where it can disrupt aquatic ecosystems in competition with local species for food and resources. Because of this, it is important to monitor the populations of this species and take the necessary measures to avoid uncontrolled proliferation.

The male is more lively than the female and darker.

Unknown in aquarium.