Dembea stone lapper
📖 Overview
Commonly found in rapid parts of rivers and also on wave-washed rocky shores of Lake Victoria . Adheres to stones in swift water . Feeds on epilithic algae and lithophilic insects , scraped from the surface of rocks .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Diagnosis: Garra dembeensis is distinguished from African congeners by the following combination of features: well-developed disc; between 0 and 4 predorsal scales anterior to dorsal fin; asquamate chest, belly and postpelvic region; intestine of medium length; ad moderately sized gas bladder . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dembea stone lapper is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C East Africa, including Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya and Tanzania, as well as in Cameroon, Nigeria and Tchad (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
epilithic algae and lithophilic insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dembea Stone Lapper |
| 🇩🇪German | Kamerun-Saugbarbe |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chondrostoma dembeensis | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Discognathus chiarinii | Vinciguerra | 1883 | Synonym |
| Discognathus dembeensis | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
| Discognathus johnstoni | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
| Garra johnstonii | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
| Garra vinciguerrae | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
| Gymnostomus dembeensis | Rüppell | 1835 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Dembea stone lapper.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 123 records indexed .
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