Opistognathus aurifrons (OPISTOGNATHE at Front Doré)

Opistognathus aurifrons (OPISTOGNATHE at Front Doré)

Description

Opistognathus auifrons fish is a fish from the Opistognathidae family, also known as the Golden Front Fish. This fish is mainly found in the warm and tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean, mainly around the Hawaii islands and the Mexican coasts.

Golden front-front fish fish has a characteristic appearance with an elongated and flat body and a wide and flattened head. Its color varies from dark gray to dark brown with lighter spots on the belly. The fish has a prominent dorsal thorn on the back and a caudal whip fin. The most striking of its characteristics is undoubtedly its golden forehead, from where it takes its name.

Golden front-front fish fish is a gregarious fish and often gathers in small benches to hunt. They mainly feed on small crustaceans and molluscs that they hunt by hiding in rocks and corals. They are also known to feed on small fish and sandworms.

Golden front-front fish fish is a lonely fish outside the breeding period. Reproduction takes place during full moon when males build nests by digging the sand with their mouths. They then protect the eggs until they hatch and the small fish fly away.

Golden front-front fish fish is a popular fish in the aquariophilia because of its beautiful golden color and peaceful behavior. They need a medium -sized aquarium with rocks and plants to hide and a filter to maintain clean water. They can live up to 10 years in captivity if the breeding conditions are adapted to their needs.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 10 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant, shy
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Seawater, hot
  • Temperature : 0 - 0 °C
  • pH : 0 - 0
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 26/09/2022

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