The appearance characteristics of chessboard crucian carp

Shape characteristics of chessboard crucian carp
Chessboard crucian carp

Chessboard crucian carp, native to Sumatra in southern Asia, because of the chessboard Crucian carp does not have strict requirements for water quality and is physically strong, so it is not difficult to raise. Also because of its petite shape, it is very popular among aquarists.

Chessboard crucian carp is covered with large scales, with a green back and silvery white abdomen. Because its large scales are arranged in the shape of a chessboard, it is called "chessboard crucian carp". During the growth period, male fish will have a marriage color like red clouds, and the dorsal and anal fins of male fish are inlaid with black edges, which can be used to distinguish males and females. Checkerboard crucian carp has a body length of 4-5 cm and a rhombus shape. The back and dorsal fins are both high, the anal fin is flat, the caudal peduncle is short, and the caudal fin is forked. The body color is olive and red, also decorated with red, blue, and green dots, and each fin is rose red. The biggest characteristic is that the edges of the fins and scales are edged with black edges. In the juvenile stage, there are already obvious black edges on each fin.


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