Puntius Masyai
📖 Overview
Found in small streams and weedy lakes. Occurs from midwater to bottom levels in shallow water. Feeds on small crustaceans, worms and zooplankton .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Lateral line incomplete, with pores only on first 10 scales; a discrete black spot at base of anterior dorsal-fin rays .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Puntius Masyai is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Puntius Masyai is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
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🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans, worms and zooplankton (Ref
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