Myleus rubripinnis luna (Metynnis-Lune with red hook)

Myleus rubripinnis luna (Metynnis-Lune with red hook)

Description

The Myleus Rubinis Luna fish is a freshwater fish belonging to the SerrasalMidae family. It is also known as Piranha Noir, due to its dark color. Myleus Rubininnis Luna fish is about 30 cm long and has a slender and lateral compressed shape. Its head is wide and rather flat, with prominent eyes and a mouth armed with sharp and sharp teeth. The Myleus Rubinis Luna fish has a dark gray-green color on the back and the sides, which becomes lighter on the belly. Its dorsal fin is generally bright red, with darker spots, and its caudal fin is generally black with a white border.

The Myleus Rubininnis Luna fish is from South America, where it lives mainly in rivers and lakes in the region of L'Orénoque and Rio Negro basins. It needs hot and oxygenated water to reproduce and develop, and prefers stagnant or shallow water with abundant vegetation. Myleus Rubininnis Luna fish is a formidable predator and feeds mainly on fish, crabs, shrimps and aquatic invertebrates. It is also known to attack birds and small mammals that are near the water.

Myleus Rubininnis Luna fish is a social fish and lives in important groups called benches. The benches can count up to several hundred fish and are generally led by a dominant male. Myleus Rubininnis Luna fish generally reproduces during the rainy season, when the waters of rivers and lakes are swollen. Females lay their eggs in nests dug in aquatic vegetation, where they are protected and fertilized by males. The eggs hatch approximately a week later and the fry are protected and fed by parents until they are large enough to defend themselves.

Myleus Rubininnis Luna fish is a fascinating and imposing animal, but it is also considered an invasive species in certain regions.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 12 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 22 - 26 °C
  • pH : 5.9 - 7.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 12/10/2022

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