aquarium
📖 Overview
Inhabits lake, but some migrate to rivers to breed . Also caught using dip nets. Found in shallow water over sandy bottoms. Feeds on usipa, Engraulicypris sardella .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical; 9°S - 15°S
🌿 Ecology
usipa, Engraulicypris sardella (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barilius guentheri | Boulenger | 1897 | Synonym |
| Barilius microcephalus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Pelotrophus microcephalus | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect aquarium.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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