Table Of Contents
- Overview
- Description
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Morphology
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Associations
- Conservation
- Evolution and Systematics
- Catalogue of Life Synonyms
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Overview
Biology
Source and Additional Information
FishBase
See FishBase for additional references

Some rights reserved

Inhabit rivers and streams and prefers clean, well oxygenated water (Ref. 9988), but also in ponds and reservoirs (Ref. 44091). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Feed primarily on small fish, crustaceans (e.g. crayfish), clams and snails; also feeds on aquatic insects and small mammals (Ref. 44091). Marketed fresh, smoked and frozen; eaten steamed, fried, broiled, boiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988). Albino form common in the aquarium trade (Ref. 13371).


