Nightfish
📖 Overview
Occur in coastal streams, lakes and ponds. Inhabit clear or darkly tannin-stained water of rivers, streams, swamps and lakes, usually near the cover of rocks, aquatic plants or woody debris . Cryptic during the day under stones or among vegetation, but actively feeding at night on various crustaceans, small fishes, aquatic insects and gastropods . Migrate to spawn in small side creeks after winter rains (August and September) . Males reach maturity after their first year, female after their second . Maximum life span is about six years .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Nightfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Nightfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Temperate; 10°C - 25°C ; 30°S - 35°S, 115°W -
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | nightfish · Western Cod |
| 🌍CES | paokoun noční |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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