Primitive archerfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits small streams and swamps, usually with abundant overhanging vegetation. Breeds in the early wet season, as small juveniles have been recorded in the late wet . A rare species.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 15 - 17. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Primitive archerfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Primitive archerfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Primitive archerfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 32°C ; 7°S - 19°S central New Guinea and Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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