Life Cycle
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Oviparous (Ref. 205). Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
Biology
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Prefers fast-flowing upper reaches of rivers (Ref. 96588) with rocks and small boulders (Ref. 105400). Also found in residual pools (Ref. 78218). Mouth and dentition suggest that it is a bottom feeder and algal grazer; probably spawns more than once per year (Ref. 96588). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
Importance
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fisheries: ; aquarium: potential