Discus Fish Facts: the DISCUS shaped FISH | Animal Fact Files

Discus fish are name for their round shape that is similar to the discus used in sports. Like the ocean sunfish, they are nearly the same size in length as they are in height. Learn more discus fish facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files! Scientific Name: Genus - Symphysodon Range: Amazon river basin Habitat: streams, rivers, lakes, floodplains, etc. Size: up to 8in (20cm) though 10in (25cm) reported in captivity Diet: plant matter, detritus, insects Threats: fish eating mammals, birds, and reptiles Lifespan: 4-10 years (higher range from captive individuals) ✨ Animal Fact Files Patreon Supporters get early access to videos, get their video requests moved to the top of our request list, and more! ✨ 👉 There’s more to learn! Exclusive videos on social media: 🎵 TikTok - @animalfactfilesyt 📸 Instagram - 🐦 Twitter - 📚 Facebook - --- Discus Fish SIZE and SPECIES 0:00 Discus Fish RANGE and DIET 0:39 Discus Fish LIFE CYCLE 1:08 Discus Fish MUCUS 1:26 Discus Fish COLORS 2:01 Discus Fish THREATS and HABITAT 2:25 Thanks / Outro 2:59 --- Image and Video Credits: Andreas Klostermann: Aquarium Adventures: Euro Trav: film maker: Good Samaritan Dental Implant Institute: QWerk: : Shonsy Aquarium Fish Tanks: Vegetable Garden: Heiko Fischer - : Petra Schriever - : Research Credits: #ref-CR33 #ref110197 (fish) #animalfactfiles #discusfish #discusfishfacts