Jewel fish
📖 Overview
Savannah associated species which prospers in a range of lentic habitats , tolerant of a wide range of water quality parameters and found in both very soft waters and highly saline ones , including brackish water lagoons, large lakes and riverine flood plains . Adults occur near vegetation beds and fringes. They feed on Caridina and insects. Pair-bonding substrate spawner , ripe and spent fish are common early in the flood season .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Jewel fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Jewel fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - ? ; dH range: 5 - ?; non-migratory . Tropical; 22°C - 25°C ; 35°N - 4°N North Africa to Ivory Coast (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
Caridina and insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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