Pennant-tailed suckermouth
📖 Overview
Found in rocky riffles and rapids . It feeds on insects such as mayfly nymphs and blackfly larvae grazed from rocks . Its spines protect it from predators such as trout . Breeds during the summer . Oviparous . Is an occasional aquarium species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 11. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pennant-tailed suckermouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 23°S - 27°S endemic to the escarpment streams of Phongolo and Incomati River systems (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
insects such as mayfly nymphs and blackfly larvae grazed from rocks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pennant-tailed suckermouth.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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