Trophic Strategy
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Inglês
)
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Inhabits lakes and pools and runs of medium to large rivers (Ref. 1998, 10294), reservoirs, and occasionally enters mouths of smaller creeks (Ref. 10294). Most common in clear water over sand or gravel. Forms schools (Ref. 1998). Moves to the surface at dusk to feed on microcrustaceans, midge larvae, and algae; descends to deeper waters at daybreak (Ref. 1998). Preyed upon by birds (gulls, terns, mergansers, cormorants) and fishes (Ref. 1998).
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Biology
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Inglês
)
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Adults inhabit lakes and pools and runs of medium to large rivers. Most common in clear water over sand or gravel. Form schools (Ref. 1998). Move to the surface at dusk to feed on microcrustaceans, midge larvae, and algae; descends to deeper waters at daybreak (Ref. 1998). Are preyed upon by birds (gulls, terns, mergansers, cormorants) and fishes (Ref. 1998). Oviparous (Ref. 205).
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Importance
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Inglês
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fisheries: minor commercial; bait: usually
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