If you've seen the fork-nosed pufferfish with your own eyes, you know that the doghead fish is really a fish as its name suggests. There are many kinds of doghead fish, common ones are black spotted fork-nosed pufferfish, star-spotted fork-nosed pufferfish and so on. Below, Xiaobian will introduce you in detail this kind of dumb-looking and cute puffer fish "God of War" with explosive combat strength.
The black-spotted fork-nosed pufferfish, also known as the tainted pufferfish and the black-spotted dog head, has an oval body and a thick round head, and a flattened tail stalk, nostrils, and a forked nasal protrusion on each side. The black-spotted fork-nosed puffer has larger diameter black spots, mostly concentrated on the abdomen, and the snout and gill holes are black, hence the name "black spots", which are often active next to coral reefs. Because of its high ornamental value, it is often raised by fish lovers. According to many fishermen, the doghead fish is quite recognizable and can play with it after a period of breeding.
The star-spotted fork-nosed pufferfish, also known as the river pufferfish, is significantly different from the black-spotted fork-nosed pufferfish in that the head, back and body sides are densely covered with small black spots, and there are also black spots on the back, buttocks and tail fins, the diameter of the black spots on the fin base is greater than the black spots on the fins, and there is a black spot above and below the base of the pectoral fin. There are many parallel black twill on the side of the body, and the more you go to the abdomen, the wider the twill.
There is also a common fish in the doghead called zebra head, zebra dog head does not belong to the genus Of Fork-nosed Pufferfish, their markings are similar to zebras, juvenile often mottled appearance, but as they grow and mature, the stripes appear golden yellow, and the dark areas turn dark red. Zebra dog heads also have the ability to change color according to their mood, often gray and dark when frightened, and more colorful when happy. Zebra head is intelligent and curious by nature and is an excellent choice for pets, but zebra head is also extremely aggressive, and in the aquarium they will like to chase the tide crabs, ghost shrimp and lobsters.
The swimming posture of the doghead fish is also very cute, the short fins swing rapidly, like bees flapping their wings, but the swimming speed is not fast, coupled with the cute appearance, how can it not be loved? But don't be deceived by the appearance of the doghead fish, they are full of foodies, food put into the water, in a few seconds can be eaten by the doghead fish into the abdomen. The doghead fish has a strong energy and combat strength, the small mouth seems to have steel teeth, and even the crab with pincers is not afraid to bite on the mouth.
The picture shows the zebra dog head hunting crayfish
However, although the doghead fish likes to eat, it is also necessary to remember not to feed too much, the digestion ability of the doghead fish is still limited after all. In addition to food, we must also pay attention to the water quality and environment in which the doghead fish lives, and all aspects must be carefully taken care of. Looking at the lively elves in the fish tank, do you want to raise such a cute pet?