Sawfin
📖 Overview
Favors deep pools and runs of mainstreams, also impounded waters; young occur in smaller tributaries. Breeds in summer, congregating in deep pools below waterfalls and rapids. Feeds on insects and invertebrates as well as algae and detritus mainly off the bottom, leaving characteristic pockets in sand and gravel beds. Decline in population is due to the introduction of bass, increasing habitat destruction and the impendence of large dams .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Sawfin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sawfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sawfin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sawfin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 30°S - 34°S South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
insects and invertebrates as well as algae and detritus mainly off the bottom, leaving characteristi
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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