Twee redfin
📖 Overview
Inhabits pools and deeper flowing stretches, forming schools of similar sized individuals. Juveniles sometimes in mixed schools with the Cape galaxias. Feeds on aquatic and other insects from surface and midwater. Breeds during summer, males congregating over bottom in flowing water. Threatened by water extraction, agricultural pollution and introduced fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Twee redfin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Twee redfin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 31°S - 33°S South Africa (Ref 2801, 119402).
🌿 Ecology
aquatic and other insects from surface and midwater
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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