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Inhabits lakes and large rivers (Ref. 4967). Occurs in shallow water with muddy bottom. Omnivore, feeds on plankton, mollusks, seeds and detritus (Ref. 13868). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Nested eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 47642). Furthermore, the male plays host to eggs and young of Dinotopterus cunningtoni which takes advantage of the already prepared nest and feeds on the host brood (Ref. 49546). An example of interspecific brood care.
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Ophichthus spinicauda (Norman, 1922)
Antillean snake eel |
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Amaurobius borealis Emerton, 1909 |
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Daector dowi (Jordan & Gilbert, 1887)
Dow's toadfish |
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Mustelus lunulatus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Sicklefin smooth-hound |
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Monomorium smithii Forel, 1892 |