Polynemus paradiseus
| Scientific name | Polynemus paradiseus |
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| Descriptor | Linné |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Polynemidae |
| Genus | Polynemus |
Introduction
Polynemus paradiseus is a brackish water fish from the Asia.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size35 cm
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Type
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size35 cm
How to recognize Polynemus paradiseus ?
Polynemus paradiseus measures between 30 and 35 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
Polynemus paradiseus is a fish solitary naturally found on 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.
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
Polynemus paradiseus is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu.
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)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 26 °C
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gh (hardness)30 - 100
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
Polynemus paradiseus is found in rivers, marshes and seaside creeks. With the influence of the tides, the water changes constantly in salinity. 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".
To go further
Species of the same family
Polydactylus plebeius
Polynemidae
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Species of the same family
Polydactylus plebeius
Polynemidae