Hara Hara
📖 Overview
Hara Hara (Hara hara) is a ray-finned fish of the family Erethistidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Dorsal spine serrated along both edges; branched anal fin rays; interdorsal space 98.7 (87.5-106.1) % of adipose dorsal length; caudal peduncle height 40.1 (36.9-43.0) % of its length; equal lobe of caudal fin; maxillary barbels reaching posterior margin of pectoral base .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hara Hara is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Subtropical; 12°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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