Paedocypris progenetica

Scientific name Paedocypris progenetica
Descriptor Kottelat, Britz, Tan & Witte
Year of description 2006
IUCN category (World) NT
Family Paedocyprididae
Genus Paedocypris
Paedocypris progenetica Paedocypris progenetica

Introduction

Paedocypris progenetica is a little fresh water fish from the Asia.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    1 cm
  • Maximum size
    1 cm
  • Average size
    1 cm
  • Maximum size
    1 cm

How to recognize Paedocypris progenetica ?

Paedocypris progenetica measures around 1 cm. The dominant males can however reach 1 cm.

Sexual dimorphism

The adult male is bigger than the female.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    omnivorous
  • Sociability
    living in shoals
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Paedocypris progenetica is a fish living in shoals naturally found in the vegetation. This species is omnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.

n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond en eau libre

Paedocypris progenetica is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NT

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    22 - 25 °C
  • pH (acidity)
    5 - 6
  • Flow
    Slow and Stagnant

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

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