Plumed lyretail
📖 Overview
Occurs in swamps and swampy parts of shallow brooks in the coastal rainforest . Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects . Bottom spawner, 1.5 month incubation. Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Plumed lyretail is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Plumed lyretail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
1 male spawns with several females .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 10; non-migratory. Tropical; 21°C - 23°C
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue Killi · Plumed Killi · plumed lyretail |
| 🌍CES | halančík vláknoploutvý |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Перистый афиосемион |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Plumed lyretail.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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