Diagnostic Description
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Greatest body depth 2.2-2.5 in SL. Compared to H. fuliginosus, this species lacks the dark band across the pectoral fin base and the concave forehead-snout profile; and its relatively long pelvic fins reach the vicinity of the anus when depressed against the body (Ref. 44894).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Life Cycle
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Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 7 - 10
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli
Biology
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Adults are found abundantly in faster flowing sections of rivers, including riffles, over gravel, cobble and rocky bottoms. Sexual maturity is reached at about 13 m for males. Spawning occurs from July to October. Feed on a variety of macroinvertebrates, including crustaceans, aquatic and terrestrial insects, and algae (Ref. 44894). Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205).
- Recorder
- Estelita Emily Capuli