Pachypanchax Patriciae
📖 Overview
Inhabits small rivers that are tannin stained, acidic, very soft and deficient of dissolved substances, with compacted clay/sand bottoms, overlain with organic detritus. Also found in large rivers with a markedly seasonal hydrological regime, substantial flood plains and water ranges from clear to turbid water, but are not tannin-stained, are less acidic, harder and carry a greater concentrations of dissolved minerals . Feeds on terrestrial and aquatic insects and preyed upon mostly by fish-eating birds and dragonfly nymphs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pachypanchax Patriciae is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pachypanchax Patriciae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 7.2. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
terrestrial and aquatic insects and preyed upon mostly by fish-eating birds and dragonfly nymphs (Re
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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