Scaly
📖 Overview
Occurs in shoals and migrates upstream during spring and summer. Prefers warmer areas of rivers and often congregate at the inlets of small tributaries where the temperature is warmer than that of the main river. Feeds on algae, insect larvae and crabs. Spawns in fast-flowing stretches of rivers that are algae-free . Breeds in summer, migrates upstream and spawns over gravel beds. Males mature at about 10 cm FL, females at 15 cm FL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Scaly is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scaly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scaly is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Scaly is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Subtropical; 25°S - 30°S widespread from the Mkuze southwards to the Umtamvuna on Transkei border.
🌿 Ecology
algae, insect larvae and crabs
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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