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Diagnostic Description

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Second anal spine conspicuously enlarged (Ref. 43281).
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Armi G. Torres
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Diseases and Parasites

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DMS. Others
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Allan Palacio
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Diseases and Parasites

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Velvet Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Allan Palacio
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Diseases and Parasites

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Dactylogyrus Gill Flukes Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Allan Palacio
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Diseases and Parasites

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Cauliflower Disease. Viral diseases
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Allan Palacio
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Diseases and Parasites

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Turbidity of the Skin (Freshwater fish). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Allan Palacio
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Diseases and Parasites

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Bacterial Infections (general). Bacterial diseases
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Allan Palacio
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Biology

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Found in main rivers and lakes (Ref. 56749). Occurs in sluggish rivers and floodplains. Grows to a fairly large size and is probably the most common species of this family, seen in the markets. Feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish (Ref. 12693). Used as feeds for caged fishes (Ref. 56749).
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Estelita Emily Capuli
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