Indian hump head
📖 Overview
Indian hump head (Kurtus indicus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Kurtidae. It inhabits diadromous, migrating between freshwater and the sea waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Indian hump head is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian hump head is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Males carry cluster of eggs attached to a hook on the head.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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