Paedocypris progenetica
| Scientific name | Paedocypris progenetica |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Kottelat, Britz, Tan & Witte |
| Year of description | 2006 |
| IUCN category | NT |
| Family | Paedocyprididae |
| Genus | Paedocypris |
Introduction
Paedocypris progenetica is a little fresh water fish from the Asia.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size1 cm
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Maximum size1 cm
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Average size1 cm
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Maximum size1 cm
How to recognize Paedocypris progenetica ?
Paedocypris progenetica measures around 1 cm. The dominant males can however reach 1 cm.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Paedocypris progenetica is a fish living in shoals naturally found in the vegetation. This species is omnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
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
Paedocypris progenetica 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 - 25 °C
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pH (acidity)5 - 6
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
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".
To go further
To read on the web
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