Papermouth
📖 Overview
Naturally occurring in large pools of cooler perennial rivers; thrives in man-made impoundments. An active predator which feeds initially on small planktonic crustaceans and insects; later feeds on small fishes when they are larger. Also feeds on waterlily seeds. Is preyed upon by birds, otters, large catfish and large papermouths. Migrates upstream with the first summer flood to spawn. Matures after 3 years .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Papermouth is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Papermouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Papermouth is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Papermouth is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical; 12°S - 25°S
🌿 Ecology
small fishes when they are larger
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus mattozi | Guimarães | 1884 | Synonym |
| Barbus mottozi | Guimarães | 1884 | Synonym |
| Barbus rapax | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Barbus sauvagei | Pellegrin | 1912 | Synonym |
| Barbus serrula | Gilchrist & Thompson | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 52 records indexed .
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