black bullhead
| Scientific name | Ameiurus melas |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rafinesque |
| Year of description | 1820 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Ictaluridae |
| Genus | Ameiurus |
Introduction
Ameiurus melas, commonly known as black bullhead, is a fresh water fish from the North America.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeCatfish
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size45 cm
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Longevity10 year
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ShapeCatfish
How to recognize the black bullhead ?
This fish has the particularity to possess several pairs of barbels, which allow him to search the bottom and to detect the food thus moved.
The black bullhead measures between 25 and 45 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
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territorialYes
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Way of livingnocturnal
The black bullhead is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found on the bottom. This species is omnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the black bullhead has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The black bullhead is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature14 - 35 °C
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pH (acidity)6.5 - 7
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gh (hardness)6 - 10
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
To go further
Species of the same family
yellowfin madtom
Ictaluridae
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Tags
Species of the same family
yellowfin madtom
Ictaluridae
Same genus
brown bullhead
Ictaluridae
Species of the same biotope
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