aquarium
📖 Overview
Occurs over sand bottoms near rocks where they feed on invertebrates. Forms schools. Bury themselves in the sand to evade predators .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 30 - 32. Body slightly elongated, highest at origin of dorsal fin; dorsal profile gently rounded, ventral profile rather straight . Mouth very low; jaws usually equal; maxillary may or may not extend to a vertical line through anterior margin of eye . All teeth on both jaws conical, recurved, arranged in outer and inner series . First dorsal spine very short, all spines with a lappet near tip; all dorsal fin soft rays usually branched . First anal spine very short, length of subsequent spines increasing progressively, and all spines with a small lappet near tip . Pectoral fin reaching between anus and third anal fin spine . Pelvic fin filamentous, reaching between anus and second anal fin spine . Scales ctenoid on lateral surface of body .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for aquarium is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 6°S south end of the Lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | messinkihiekkahautoja |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callochromis rhodostigma | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Callochromis stappersii | Boulenger | 1914 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis pleurospilus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis rhodostigma | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis stappersii | Boulenger | 1914 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 111 records indexed .
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