Balon's ruffe is a small freshwater fish known for its spiny dorsal fin and mottled brown and yellow coloration. It typically inhabits slow-moving rivers and lakes. Reaching up to 6 inches in length and weighing around 0.2 pounds, it feeds on small invertebrates and exhibits a benthic lifestyle, often hiding among submerged vegetation. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Balon's ruffe
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