Pennyfish
📖 Overview
Occurs in small, slow-flowing streams and swamps where there is dense aquatic vegetation . Tolerant of temperatures between 25° and 38°C, and a pH range of 4.5-8.1 . Feeds primarily on aquatic insects and micro-crustaceans . The smallest ambassid in Australia, with a life span of probably 2-3 years. Sexual maturity is attained at the end of the first year and breeding has been recorded in the wet season in flooded swampy lagoons .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pennyfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 22°C - 32°C ; 6°S - 19°S
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects and micro-crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Penny Fish |
| 🌍CES | okouníček queenslandský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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