Pseudosphromenus Dayi
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs in lentic environment . Found in ditches and swamps. Eggs shrink to the bottom and were then collected by one or both parents and were embedded among the foam bubbles in the nest .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pseudosphromenus Dayi is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudosphromenus Dayi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pseudosphromenus Dayi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male builds bubble nest; both parents guard and tend the nest, returning eggs and larvae that have falling off .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15; non-migratory. Tropical; 25°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macropodus cupanus dayi | Köhler | 1908 | Synonym |
| Macropodus dayi | Köhler | 1908 | Synonym |
| Parosphromenus dayi | Köhler | 1908 | Synonym |
| Polyacanthus cupanus dayi | Köhler | 1908 | Synonym |
| Polyacanthus dayi | Köhler | 1908 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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