Wolffish
| Scientific name | Hoplias malabaricus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1794 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Erythrinidae |
| Genus | Hoplias |
Introduction
Hoplias malabaricus, commonly known as Wolffish, is a fresh water fish from the Amérique du Sud.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size65 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Patternrayure horizontale
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size65 cm
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Mimicryplants
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Patternrayure horizontale
How to recognize the Wolffish ?
The Wolffish measures between 50 and 65 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body. The also has marron rayure horizontale.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The Wolffish hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The Wolffish is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
The Wolffish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The Wolffish is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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BiteYes
This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature20 - 26 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 8
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gh (hardness)4 - 25
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The Wolffish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 3m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
Species of the same biotope
Myloplus rubripinnis
Serrasalmidae
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Translation
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Benoit Chartrer
Bibliographic references
SPAWNING AND PARENTAL CARE IN Hoplias malabaricus (TELEOSTEI, CHARACIFORMES, ERYTHRINIDAE) IN THE SOUTHERN PANTANAL, BRAZIL - Prado, C. P. A. - Gomiero, L. M. - Froehlich, O - Braz J Biol - 2006.
Biology of growth of Hoplias aff. malabaricus (Bloch, 1794) in a shallow pampean lake (Argentina) - Leandro Balboni - Dario César Colautti - Claudio Rafael Mariano Baigún - Neotropical Ichthyology - 2011.
Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same biotope
Myloplus rubripinnis
Serrasalmidae
