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Hoplias malabaricus
species of fish
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
3–8 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
Hoplias malabaricus, called Tararira in Argentina, Traíra in Brazil, or also Tarango or Tarucha, or Patagaye in French Guiana, is a species of freshwater fish of the family Erythrinidae, itself of the order Characiformes. This species is found in marshes and rivers of South America, particularly in the Río Paraná in Argentina. Its Portuguese name is traíra. The name malabaricus is due to the fact that its describer believed this fish originated from Asia.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — a balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Average lifespan: 3 to 8 years, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate activity level — 30 to 60 minutes of activity per day are sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — minimal shedding, occasional brushing.
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What human age for a hoplias malabaricus ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
52years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for fish
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Pacific tunaModerate
- Copper sulphateModerate
- red meatModerate
- breadLow
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a hoplias malabaricus ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
225 g
per day · 719 kcal
113 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Hoplias malabaricus
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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