Roeboides paranensis (Hunchback, head at the bottom of Paraguay)

Roeboides paranensis (Hunchback, head at the bottom of Paraguay)

Description

The Roeboides Paranensis is a freshwater fish belonging to the Characidae family. It measures about 10 centimeters long and is characterized by its dark brown color on the back and white on the belly. The Panensis Roeboides has an elongated shape with a well -developed dorsal fin and pectoral and pelvic fins.

The Roeboides Paranensis is native to the fresh waters of South America, in particular the region of Paraná in eastern Brazil. It lives in the calm and shallow waters of rivers and streams, where it feeds mainly on small insects, crustaceans and plankton.

Roeboides Paranensis is a gregarious fish and often gathers in compact benches in shallow waters to eat. It is also known to be an excellent swimmer and can jump out of the water to catch flying insects.

The Roeboides Paranensis is a very popular fish in aquarophilia, due to its attractive color and its gregarious behavior. It is also widely used as a bait for sports fishing. However, this species is threatened in its natural habitat due to the pollution and destruction of its habitat.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 6 cm
  • Behaviour : Aggressive
  • Food : Carnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 21 - 27 °C
  • pH : 6.9 - 7.2
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 29/10/2022

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