Fonchiiichthys Uracanthus
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Inhabits rivers and creeks of moderate velocity between 20 and 160 m elevation, living fixed to branches or stones where they scrape off algae and its attached microbiota. Feeds mainly on detritus and some aquatic invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Fonchiiichthys Uracanthus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fonchiiichthys Uracanthus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 29°C - ? Central America: Atlantic and Pacific versant rivers.
🌿 Ecology
detritus and some aquatic invertebrates (Ref
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