Rafi Amar, Israel
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Acentronura tentaculata Günther, 1870
Typically found on small and sparse seagrass or algae that grow adjacent to reefs at shallow to moderate depths.
Usually found in pairs. Ovoviviparous.
The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail
Synonymised names:
Acentronura mossambica Smith, 1963 · unaccepted
Syngnathoides algensis Fourmanoir, 1955 · unaccepted
Feeding intake.
The fish take a long time to eat at the beginning, before the food is taken up, a close inspection is carried out. After acclimatisation, the offered frozen food is eaten without problems. It should be noted that wild-caught fish behave differently than offspring when it comes to food intake. In the case of offspring, the size of the fish purchased also plays a role in the choice of food.
Typically found on small and sparse seagrass or algae that grow adjacent to reefs at shallow to moderate depths.
Usually found in pairs. Ovoviviparous.
The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail
Synonymised names:
Acentronura mossambica Smith, 1963 · unaccepted
Syngnathoides algensis Fourmanoir, 1955 · unaccepted
Feeding intake.
The fish take a long time to eat at the beginning, before the food is taken up, a close inspection is carried out. After acclimatisation, the offered frozen food is eaten without problems. It should be noted that wild-caught fish behave differently than offspring when it comes to food intake. In the case of offspring, the size of the fish purchased also plays a role in the choice of food.
