Psalidodon Xavante
📖 Overview
Occurs in crystalline water streams with flow from 0.05 to 0.70 m3/s. Prefers to occupy the water surface and the spaces among plants roots and tree branches. Usually aggregates with up to 2 dozens individuals, but schools with about 150 individuals have also been observed. An omnivorous fish which feeds on insects, plants, crustaceans, filamentous algae and fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Psalidodon Xavante is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Psalidodon Xavante is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: middle rio Araguaia in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
insects, plants, crustaceans, filamentous algae and fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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