Life Cycle
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Males build, guard and aerate the nest where the eggs are deposited (Ref. 205).
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs near shore in beds of vegetation, often around floating vegetation a short distance from shore. Rarely enters fresh water (Ref. 7251). Semipelagic, swimming near floating seaweed; prefers salinity of 7-14 ppt. Feeds on small invertebrates, small fishes and eggs.
Biology
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Adults occur near shore in beds of vegetation, often around floating vegetation a short distance from shore. Rarely enter fresh water (Ref. 7251). Males build, guard and aerate the nest where the eggs are deposited (Ref. 205).
