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Life Cycle

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A truly viviparous fish, embryo derives nearly all of its nourishment from the mother (Ref. 45952).
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Susan M. Luna
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Trophic Strategy

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Inhabits heavily vegetated standing to slow-flowing fresh and brackish water. Feeds on worms, crustaceans and plant matter.
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Drina Sta. Iglesia
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Biology

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Adults inhabit heavily vegetated standing to slow-flowing fresh and brackish water. They feed on worms, crustaceans and plant matter (Ref. 7020). A truly viviparous fish (Ref. 45952).
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Rainer Froese
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Importance

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aquarium: commercial
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