Ichthyocampus Carce
📖 Overview
Inhabits relatively still waters . Most frequently found in rivers, streams and estuaries. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males maybe brooding at 7.8 cm SL . Feeds on worms, crustaceans and small zooplankton. Not seen in markets .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: eel-like.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ichthyocampus Carce is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ichthyocampus Carce is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical; 21°N - 8°S West Pacific: west coast of India to Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and small zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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