Pseudanos trimaculatus (Three spots Leporinus)
Description
It is a gregarious, peaceful and sociable fish. They live in benches ranging from 10 to 50 individuals. You need well oxygenated water and a planted aquarium.
We can nourish it with algae, tender plants, zooplankton, liyophilized flakes and vegetable -based flakes.
The Pseudanos Trimaculatus is a fish belonging to the family of the pseudanostomidae. It is also known as the-fishing fish or a three-stains highs. This fish is an average of 30 centimeters long, although some specimens can reach a size of 40 centimeters. The Trimaculatus pseudanos has an elongated and lateral compressed body, with a wide head and a protractile mouth with strong and curved teeth.
The Trimaculatus pseudanos is mainly brown or gray in color, with three distinct dark spots on the body. The first is on the head, just above the eyes, the second on the dorsal fin, and the third on the anal fin. The Pseudanos Trimaculatus is a lonely and nightfield, which prefers shallow and muddy waters, often near the shores.
The Trimaculatus pseudanos is a carnivorous fish, which feeds mainly on fish, crabs and molluscs. He uses his protractile mouth to catch his prey, which he firmly holds thanks to his curved teeth. The Pseudanos Trimaculatus is a rapid growth fish, which reaches sexual maturity at the age of 6 months. The breeding period takes place in summer, when females lay up to 100,000 eggs, which are fertilized by males.
The Pseudanos Trimaculatus is a common fish in the coastal waters of the North Atlantic, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. It is also present in the tropical and subtropical waters of the South Atlantic, including Brazil and the coasts of West Africa. The Pseudanos Trimaculatus is a popular fish with fishermen, who consider it a quality edible fish. However, it is also considered an invasive fish in certain regions, where it can cause damage to the local ecosystem.
Origin
- FamilyAnostomidae
- OriginBrazil, Guyana
Characteristics
- Adult size12 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodOmnivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature22 - 28 °C
- pH6.9 - 7.2
Data to check
Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).
Dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Unknown.
