bait
📖 Overview
Occurs over sandy bottoms in rivers. Usually forms schools. Mainly diurnal . Feeds on the fruits and seeds of Moraceae, Myrtaceae, Euphorbiaceae; Coleoptera, Orthoptera, Lepidoptera, and Brachyplatystoma flavicans ; and on plankton, nekton, and crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for bait is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for bait is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Males and females spawn in groups; often two or more males curled around one female .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 9.0; potamodromous ; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical; 22°C - 30°C ; 1°N - 8°S South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
the fruits and seeds of Moraceae, Myrtaceae, Euphorbiaceae; Coleoptera, Orthoptera, Lepidoptera, and
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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