Osteocheilus hasselti (Java carp)

The Osteocheilus Hasselti fish is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Cyprinidae family, which also includes common species such as carp, tanks and beards. He is from the Southeast Asia region, where he is mainly in rivers and lakes.

The Osteocheilus Hasselti fish is a fairly large fish, reaching an average of a length of about 30 cm. It has a long and slender body, with a rather wide head and eyes that are located on the sides of the head. Its mouth is located below the body and is fitted with sharp teeth. Its tail is wide and has a caudal bifide fin, that is to say which is divided into two parts.

The Osteocheilus Hasselti fish is generally brown or gray in color, with darker spots spread over the whole body. Its dorsal fin is generally darker than the rest of the body, while its ventral and pectoral fins are clearer.

The Osteocheilus Hasselti fish is mainly feeding small insects, crustaceans and molluscs which it finds in the shallow waters where it lives. It can also feed on plants and small fish.