Wednesday, 2 February 2022

RARE SPECIES OF THE WORLD'S ONLY FISH THAT IS LIVING IN THE AQUARIUM, WHOSE AGE IS 90 YEARS

This is the world's oldest fish living in an aquarium. This fish, which is 90 years old, eats fresh figs and the caretakers also give it belly massage.

 
Methuselah Fish

Biologists at the California Academy of Sciences say Methuselah is 90 years old and has no other fish of her species with her.There is also a fish living in the aquarium for many years, which is considered to be the world's oldest pet fish, you must have also seen colorful fish in the glass aquarium in homes or shops. Which would have lived only for a few days. According to experts, goldfish kept in the aquarium can live for decades. But there is also a fish in the world that has been living in the aquarium for many decades. It is believed to be the oldest domesticated fish in the world.

The age of the fish is about 90 years

The name of this fish is Methuselah. This is the world's oldest fish living in an aquarium. This fish eats fresh figs and the caretakers also give it belly massage. Biologists at the California Academy of Sciences say Methuselah is 90 years old and no other fish of his species are with him.

4 feet long fish

Methuselah is 4 feet tall and weighs about 18 kilograms. Methuselah is a species of Australian Lungfish. It was brought from Australia to the San Francisco Museum in 1938. Both Lungs and Gills are found in this species of fish. They are considered to be an important link between aquatic life and land animals.

Methuselah is the oldest domesticated fish

According to Allan Jan, the caretaker of Methuselah and senior biologist at the California Academy of Sciences, 'Methuselah is the oldest fish.' Allan believes

that she is a female fish. However, his blood and body tests have not been done yet. Because of this it is a bit difficult to know her sex. The Academy is planning to send a part of its fish fins to Australia for research. After research, both the age and sex of Methuselah will be known. 

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