African moony (Monodactylus sebae)

Scientific name: Monodactylus sebae Cuvier, 1829

The African moony (Monodactylus sebae) is a freshwater fish of the family Monodactylidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Canary Islands and Senegal to Angola.

African moony care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits mainly estuaries and mangroves. Enters lagoons and freshwaters. Feeds on fish, shrimps and zooplankton. Neither anterolateral glandular groove nor venom gland is present.

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