Orange-fringed largemouth
📖 Overview
Occurs mainly in pools and quiet stretches of rivers with sandy substrates and dense marginal vegetation. Feeds on small fish and aquatic insects . Agamous, ovophilic maternal mouthbrooder , the female carries the eggs and larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Orange-fringed largemouth is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orange-fringed largemouth is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Female incubates eggs and larvae in the mouth .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 23°S - 25°S South Africa and coastal lakes in Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
small fish and aquatic insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Orange-fringed Largemouth · Orange-fringed River Bream |
| 🌍AFR | Lomati Grootbek |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Orange-fringed largemouth.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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