Congochromis Sabinae
📖 Overview
Congochromis Sabinae (Congochromis sabinae), first described by Lamboj, 2005 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 5.30 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 Least Concern.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 - 7; Vertebrae: 24 - 25. Diagnosis: body moderately elongated, steep and rounded front profile, snout rounded, caudal fin rounded; one tubular infraorbital bone; nape and opercle scaled, cheek with 1 or 2 scale rows, at least on the posterior part; females with a few, silvery colored scales around the genital papilla; a black longitudinal body stripe, not extended into the caudal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Congochromis Sabinae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central African Republic (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Congochromis Sabinae.
🔍 Similar Species
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