Zacco platypus
| Scientific name | Zacco platypus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Temminck & Schlegel |
| Year of description | 1846 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Xenocyprididae |
| Genus | Zacco |
Introduction
Zacco platypus is a fresh water fish from the Asia.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
How to recognize Zacco platypus ?
Zacco platypus measures between 15 and 20 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Zacco platypus is a fish living in small groups naturally found mid-depth and near surface. This species is omnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
Zacco platypus 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)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature10 - 22 °C
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FlowStrong
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".
Zacco platypus prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .
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Scientific partners
Species of the same family