Paragoniates alburnus (Blue glass tetra, tetra-pasca)

Paragoniates Alburnus, commonly known as "Alburne de Paragoniate", is a freshwater fish from rivers and streams from central and eastern Europe. It is a relatively small fish, generally measuring between 10 and 15 centimeters in length. Its color is silver gray, with metallic reflections on the back and sides, and a black line along its spine.

Paragoniates Alburnus is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small insects, crustaceans and larvae, but it can also consume plants in smaller quantities. It is generally active during the day and feeds mainly on the surface, using its sight and its sensitivity to the touch to locate its prey.

Paragonats Alburnus is a relatively common fish in its natural distribution area, although its population tends to be denser in rivers and mountain streams, where water is cooler and clearer. It is a very adaptable fish that can live in waters with a wide range of temperatures and qualities, but it generally prefers calm and shallow waters.

Paragonats Alburnus is a gregarious fish that often gathers in small benches to eat and move. It is a relatively peaceful fish that does not present aggressive behavior towards other species, although it can be territorial towards the members of its own species when it comes to finding a place to reproduce.

The reproduction of paragonitas Alburnus generally occurs in spring and summer, when waters begin to warm up. The males build nests by digging holes in the mud or the sand of the banks, where they attract females to lay their eggs. The eggs hatch in a few days and the fry start to feed on plankton until they are large enough to feed on small insects.

In summary, the paragonic alburnus is a common, adaptable and gregarious freshwater fish, which is mainly feeding on insects and crustaceans. It is a relatively small fish, of a silver gray color with metallic reflections, and which is reproduced in spring and summer.