Gilbert's grunter
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit slow flowing, often turbid waters over mud or gravel bottoms. Feed primarily on algae . Small mouth equipped with rows of flattened teeth is suited fro scraping algae off rocks, wood and bottom litter . Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent . Aquarium conditions: pH=7, H=8, 26°C water temperature, egg layer, peaceful community fish requiring rock and plant cover . Not much is known of the biology .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gilbert's grunter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gilbert's grunter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 16°S - 17°S Endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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