Eretmodus Marksmithi
📖 Overview
Found in shallow (1-2 m deep), well-oxygenated, clear water of the surge zone; bottom composed of small stones varying from 10-40 cm in diameter; feeds on biocover which is scraped from rocks; small invertebrates (crustaceans, mites, insects, insect larvae) are eaten as well; biparental mouthbrooder .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 23 - 25; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3 - 5; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Diagnosis: Eretmodus marksmithi is characterized by a subterminal mouth and 7-8 light bars extending the full depth of the body from dorsal fin base to ventral side, the last crossing the caudal peduncle . A few light blue dots may be present, mainly on the head . : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eretmodus Marksmithi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eretmodus Marksmithi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eretmodus Marksmithi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 0 - 5 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Tanganyika, occurs in the northern two thirds to three-fourths of the lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
biocover which is scraped from rocks; small invertebrates (crustaceans, mites, insects, insect larva
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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