Alestopetersius nigropterus
| Scientific name | Alestopetersius nigropterus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Poll |
| Year of description | 1967 |
| IUCN category | EN |
| Family | Alestidae |
| Genus | Alestopetersius |
Introduction
Alestopetersius nigropterus is a fresh water fish from the Africa.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize Alestopetersius nigropterus ?
Alestopetersius nigropterus measures around 6 cm. The dominant males can however reach 8 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly argent body. The also has noir horizontal stripes.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Alestopetersius nigropterus is a fish living in shoals naturally found near to the surface. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
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
Alestopetersius nigropterus 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?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 26 °C
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pH (acidity)6 - 7
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FlowMedium
Biotope presentation
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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