rivière - Discover fishes living in these biotopes

This fish is well known in our ponds. The reproduction in this species occurs from May to June, the females lay up to 200,000 eggs on vegetation near the banks. This fish can hybridize with many other species that breed at the same time as it (Roach, Bremen, Bleak ...).

It is a nocturnal hunter. It lives in the bottom of the rivers, where it remains upright to hide among the reeds. It fits well in a large aquarium. But we must avoid leaving it with small fish that it could eat.

This species is particularly resistant to temperature changes, lack of oxygen and even some chemical pollution. The pelvic fins of the male are larger than those of the female. Contrary to popular belief, the mucus secreted by the skin does not heal other fish.

It has no dorsal fin, it swims by waving it long anal fin. It is smaller than other species of knife fish. It lives in the night. It acclimatizes very well in the aquarium and can live there very long.

The Tequila Splitfin is a small freshwater fish, with males measuring up to 6 cm and females up to 8 cm. This viviparous fish inhabits calm rivers and shallow pools. Despite being considered extinct in the wild, reintroduction programs have restored a small population in its natural habitat. It is currently classified as an endangered species.