Roeboexodon guyanensis (Shark tetra)

Adult size10 cm
Temperature22 - 27 °C
pH5.9 - 7.2

Description

The Guyanensis Roeboxodon is a freshwater fish that lives in the shallow waters of the Guyana rivers, in South America. It is a small fish, with an average length of about 6 centimeters, although some individuals can reach up to 8 centimeters. The Guyanensis Roeboxodon is characterized by its bright yellow color and its flat and wide head. His mouth is located below his body, which allows him to eat by searching the bottom of the rivers.

The Guyanensis Roeboxon is a carnivorous fish that feeds mainly on insects, larvae and small crustaceans. It can also eat small fish and aquatic plants. The Guyanensis Roeboxodon is a lonely fish that lives alone or in small groups. It is active at night and hides in the rocks and the anfracuities of the rivers during the day.

The Guyanensis Roeboxon is an oviparous fish, which means that it lays eggs that females incubate in their mouths until the fry is ready to be born. The fry is born with a dark color and are protected by their mother during the first days of their lives. The Guyanensis Roeboxon is considered a endangered species due to the destruction of its natural habitat and the pollution of rivers.

In conclusion, the Guyanensis Roeboexodon is a small freshwater fish that lives in Guyana rivers. It is characterized by its bright yellow color and its flat and wide head, and feeds mainly on insects and small crustaceans. The Guyanensis Roeboxon is a endangered species due to the destruction of its habitat and the pollution of rivers.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size10 cm
  • BehaviourAggressive
  • FoodCarnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFreshwater, hot
  • Temperature22 - 27 °C
  • pH5.9 - 7.2

Data to check

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