Brownspot largemouth
📖 Overview
Also caught with drawnets. The habitat preferences are strongly influenced by the presence or absence of the tigerfish Hydrocynus forskahlii: if the tigerfish is absent, S. thumbergi is found in open waters and sometimes in fast-flowing rocky habitats; in areas where the tigerfish occurs, S. thumbergi is relegated to lagoons, backwaters and marshy shallow areas. Feeds on small fish, insects and snails .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Brownspot largemouth is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brownspot largemouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brownspot largemouth is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Constructs a sandscrape nest. Incubates eggs in the mouth.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 11°S - 21°S
🌿 Ecology
small fish, insects and snails (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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