Umzimkhulu redfin
📖 Overview
The species inhabit streams with average width and depth of 3 meters and 0.5 meters, respectively. They dwell predominantly on boulders and cobbles substratum .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 36 - 37. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: a single pair of oral barbels; 51-56 scales in lateral-line series; fewer vertebrae and absence o dark spots on its back .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Umzimkhulu redfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Umzimkhulu redfin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Umzimkhulu redfin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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