Belonophago tinanti
Belonophago tinanti
Needle Fin Eater
Temp (°F) pH dGH Adult Size Primary Diet Swimming Zone
75-79 5.8-7.0 15 8" Carnivore All
Origin Lower Congo.
Social Behaviour Predator.
Remarks The fish lies motionless in wait amongst plants. when prey swims past, the fish will strike.
As the name suggests, this fish eats the fins of its prey.
Photo Credit Photo Credit : Used with permission © Aqualog Verlag
From the book Aqualog Photo Collection 2.
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