Pseudanos gracilis (Anostomus Gracile)

The pseudanos gracilis is a fish that belongs to the family of the pseudochromidae. He is also known as "toad-poisson". It is a freshwater fish that lives in the rivers and the lakes of the tropical regions of South America.

The pseudanos gracilis has an elongated and fine body, with smooth and shiny scales. Its color varies from dark green to gray-blue, with black spots on the back and sides. The toad-poison has round and globular eyes which give it a cute and fun appearance. Its mouth is small and located below the body, which allows it to easily capture small invertebrates and insect larvae which it finds at the bottom of the waters.

The pseudanos gracilis is a lonely and fearful fish, which spends most of its time hidden in herbs and floating leaves. He goes out to eat mainly at night, and is able to produce a sound that looks like a toad of toad when he feels threatened. The toad-poison can measure up to 10 centimeters long and live up to 5 years.

Although the pseudanos gracilis is a common fish in its natural habitat, it is threatened by water pollution and the destruction of its habitat. It is also sometimes captured to be sold as a pet. Despite these threats, the toad-poison remains a protected species in certain regions of South America.