Sawfin suckermouth
📖 Overview
Prefers rocky riffles and rapids but may be found in rocky pools or intermittent streams during low water conditions; migrates into seasonal streams, climbing damp barriers by clinging with the mouth . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sawfin suckermouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sawfin suckermouth is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15; potamodromous . Tropical; 20°C - 24°C ; 19°S - 28°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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