Pseudechidna brummeri (White ribbon wall)
Description
Lives for shallow reef plateaus, sheltered coastal reefs and lagoons. She lives on the sand or pebbles with rocky outcrops and spends most of the time terrified at the bottom. Its coloring is pale and its body is compressed in the shape of a ribbon.
Pseudechidna Brommeri is a seawater fish belonging to the Eleotridae family. It is mainly known for its large size and original appearance.
The Pseudechidna Brummeri can reach a length of more than 1.5 meters and weigh up to 25 kg. It has an elongated body and compressed laterally, with a relatively large head and a protractile mouth. Its skin is covered with smooth scales and its color generally varies from dark gray to dark brown, with lighter spots on the belly.
Pseudechidna Brommeri lives in the shallow waters of lagoons and estuaries of the northwest coasts of Australia. It is mainly active at night and feeds on crustaceans, molluscs and fish. The Pseudechidna Brommeri is a lonely and territorial animal, which slowly moves by swimming using its caudal fins.
Pseudechidna Brommeri is considered a endangered species due to the loss of its natural habitat and commercial fishing. Conservation efforts aim to protect the areas where it lives and to regulate fishing. The Pseudechidna Brommeri is also a subject of scientific research because of its unique characteristics and its relationship with other species of fish.
Origin
- FamilyMuraenidae
- OriginOman, Arabian Sea
Characteristics
- Adult size100 cm
- BehaviourAggressive
- FoodPiscivorous
Water parameters
- Water typeSeawater, hot
- Temperature23 - 27 °C
- pH8,0 - 9,0
Data to check
Some historical parameters still need checking before choosing this species: Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters).
