Dwarf stonebasher
📖 Overview
Inhabits dense vegetation along margins of rivers and floodplain lagoons . Often found in lagoons and backwaters in shallow water just underneath the surface vegetation . It feeds on aquatic insect larvae including a large component of Chironomidae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 26. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf stonebasher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 11°S - 21°S
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insect larvae including a large component of Chironomidae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcusenius castelnaui | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .
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