River tonguesole
📖 Overview
Inhabits rivers . A freshwater species found well above the tidal zone. Stays on the bottom where it feeds on benthic invertebrates. Marketed fresh .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Blind side with ctenoid scales, except head region with cycloid or weakly ctenoid scales. Only 17 or 18 scales between dorsolateral and midlateral lines (Ref 9895).: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for River tonguesole is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for River tonguesole is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for River tonguesole is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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