Lorentz's grunter
📖 Overview
Adults occur in lentic and lotic freshwater. They inhabit backwaters, swamps and turbid channels of large rivers . Found in small to large pools over rock and sand, usually in more open, unshaded sections of streams. Water temperature typically ranges between 25° and 30°C . Omnivorous species . Feed on benthic algae. Juveniles have been collected in September, suggesting that spawning occurs in the early to middle wet season (November to February) . Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lorentz's grunter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 3°S - 15°S
🌿 Ecology
benthic algae
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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