Kutubu hardyhead
📖 Overview
An extremely abundant species which forms schools along shallow margins of the lake in both open water or amongst aquatic vegetation.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kutubu hardyhead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C ; 6°S - 7°S known only from Lake Kutubu and its outlet stream, the Soro River, Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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