Poissonsus picus (Porc-epic fish)
Description
This fish swells and takes out his thorns when he feels threatened.
The fish fish picus is a freshwater fish that lives mainly in the shallow waters of lakes and rivers. It is characterized by its dark brown-green color, with lighter stripes on the side and a yellow diamond-shaped spot on the dorsal fin. The Pispon Picus is a relatively small fish, measuring about 20 centimeters in length.
The Pispon Picus is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on plants and small animals. It feeds mainly on verses, molluscs and crustaceans which he finds in the bottom of the waters where he lives. It can also feed on small fish and insect larvae.
Pisces Picus is a fish that likes to live in groups, forming benches that can count up to several dozen individuals. The benches are generally formed around a dominant male, which is responsible for the protection of the group and the organization of hunting activities. The Pispon Picus is a very active fish, spending most of its time swimming and looking for food.
The Pispon Picus is a fish that reproduces in spring, when the waters begin to warm up. The female Pissoonsus picus lays up to several hundred eggs, which she deposits in nests which she digs in the bottom of the water. The eggs are fertilized by the male, who watches over them until they hatch. Young fish are starting to eat immediately after hatching, feeding mainly on plankton and small living organisms in water.
Origin
- FamilyDiodontidae
- OriginAmerica, Mediterranean, Africa and Australia
Characteristics
- Adult size90 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodHerbivore
Water parameters
- Water typeSeawater, hot
- Temperature18 - 29 °C
- pH4 - 9
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)165 L
Dimorphism
The female has brown spots and yellow lips.
Reproduction
Unknown in aquarium.
