Phenacogrammus Congo II (Tetra du Congo Lemon)

The Phenacogrammus Congo II is a fish belonging to the family of the Alestidae, originally from the fresh waters of West Africa. He is also known as the Congo catfish, due to his resemblance to domestic cats, with his elongated body and his round and expressive eyes.

The phenacogrammmus Congo II is a medium -sized fish, reaching about 15 centimeters in length in adulthood. He has an elongated and slender body, covered with smooth and brilliant scales which give him a brilliant and attractive appearance. Its color varies from light gray to silver, with metallic reflections on the sides and back. The belly is white or pale yellow, and the head is generally darker than the rest of the body.

The phenacogrammmus Congo II has two dorsal fins, a caudal fin and two pairs of pectoral and pelvic fins. Its caudal fin is forked and allows it to move quickly in the water. He also has a small mouth with thin lips and sharp teeth to catch his prey.

The phenacogrammmus Congo II is a generally lonely fish, which prefers to live alone in areas isolated from water.