| Biology |
Occurs in a wide
variety of freshwater habitats like rivers, lakes, sewage
canals and irrigation channels. Mainly diurnal. Feeds mainly
on phytoplankton or benthic algae. Marketed fresh and
frozen. Oviparous. Mouthbrooding by females. Extended
temperature range 8 - 42 °C, natural temperature range 13.5
- 33 °C. |
