honey sucker
| Scientific name | Gyrinocheilus aymonieri |
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| Descriptor | Tirant |
| Year of description | 1883 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Gyrinocheilidae |
| Genus | Gyrinocheilus |
Introduction
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri, commonly known as honey sucker, is a fresh water fish from the Asia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size13 cm
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Maximum size28 cm
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Longevity5 year
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Average size13 cm
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Maximum size28 cm
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Longevity5 year
How to recognize the honey sucker ?
The honey sucker measures between 13 and 28 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly argent and noir body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietherbivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The honey sucker is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is herbivorous .
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
The honey sucker 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?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)6.5 - 8
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gh (hardness)5 - 18
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
The honey sucker 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 and in mossy areas nearby.
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).To go further
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Sources & Contributions
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Translation
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