Victoria robber
📖 Overview
In Lake Victoria confined to shallow coastal areas , in water less than 20 m deep . Omnivore, feeding on aquatic plants, surface insects and small fishes, and sometimes on molluscs . Known to run up rivers and streams in Lake Victoria during rainy season . Apparently rare since introduction of Lates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. Anal fin margin of females straight or very slightly concave; markedly convex in males (individual rays are stouter and coarser than those of females). Silver, bluish-grey to black-blue dorsally. Large black blotch on the caudal peduncle, with narrow extension on the caudal fin; round black spot behind the head. Dorsal fin grey, adipose dorsal fin orange. All fins grey in color; other specimens all yellowish (except for pectorals). Anal and pelvic fins of a faint orange tinge or grey with a faint yellowish sheen .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Victoria robber is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Victoria robber is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Victoria robber is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - 20 m . Tropical east some affluent streams and rivers), Lake Nabugabo, Malawa River, Victoria Nile (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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