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Pike-head (Luciocephalidae)

This family is represented by one species of the same genus: the Asian pike-head (Luciocephalus pulcher).

Luciocephalus pulcher, pike-head

This hawk-shaped predator is found in Southeast Asia, Sumatra and Borneo. More often than not, the beetleheads spend time in the areas of calm water, waiting for prey. Specialized trade from time to time offers us these fish, but still it should be noted that only experts can cope with their content. They can reach 16-18 cm in length; The head narrows toward the end. Along the body, to the very base of the tail, there is a wide coffee strip in a light coating, again passing into the dark zone. The dorsal fin is located in the posterior part of the body.

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