Kimberley grunter
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rock pools and vegetated river margins over sand bottom. Feed mainly on filamentous algae . Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent . Aquarium conditions: pH=7.5, H=10, 28°C, egg layer, peaceful community fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Kimberley grunter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kimberley grunter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 15°S - 17°S Endemic, known from the northern coastal drainages, Western Australia; Durack, Pentecost, Bow (Ord system) Rivers, Kimberley region.
🌿 Ecology
filamentous algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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