Rhodeus amarus
| Scientific name | Rhodeus amarus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1782 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Genus | Rhodeus |
Introduction
Rhodeus amarus is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Longevity3 year
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ShapeOval
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Patterndrawn scales
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Longevity3 year
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ShapeOval
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize Rhodeus amarus ?
Rhodeus amarus measures around 6 cm. The dominant males can however reach 9 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly vert, argent and gris body. The also has argent drawn scales.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietscavenger and omnivorous with alguivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Rhodeus amarus is a fish living in small groups. This species is scavenger and omnivorous with alguivorous tendency .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Migratory speciesNo
Rhodeus amarus 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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Temperature5 - 20 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 7.5
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gh (hardness)10 - 20
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
To go further
Species of the same family
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