Congochromis Pugnatus
📖 Overview
Congochromis Pugnatus (Congochromis pugnatus), first described by Stiassny & Schliewen, 2007 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 5.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. Diagnosis: compound urostyle and fused hypural plate; lower jaw strongly inclined; cheek musculature expanded . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Congochromis Pugnatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known from the middle Congo River basin in the vicinity of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Congochromis Pugnatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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