Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 16 - 19
Trophic Strategy
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Occurs in rivers and smaller streams, frequently in slow-flowing, turbid conditions (Ref. 5259), and also in lakes and lagoons (Ref. 2847). Feeds on aquatic plants, benthic crustaceans, insect larvae, bottom detritus (Ref. 5259) and also fishes (Ref. 2847).
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Occurs in rivers and smaller streams, frequently in slow-flowing, turbid conditions (Ref. 5259, 44894), and also in lakes and lagoons (Ref. 2847). Sometimes found in brackish estuaries (Ref. 44894). Feeds on aquatic plants, benthic crustaceans, insect larvae, bottom detritus (Ref. 5259) and also fishes (Ref. 2847).