Graham's stonebasher
📖 Overview
In Lake Victoria in shallow, coastal waters particularly where bottom is sandy . In Lake Kyoga it frequents areas overgrown by water lilies . Feeds on chironomid larvae, and to lesser extent on Trichoptera, Gastropoda . Oviparous . Males grow to larger size than females; breeds twice a year, during the rainy seasons; migrates up the river to spawn .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Graham's stonebasher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Graham's stonebasher is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Graham's stonebasher is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
chironomid larvae, and to lesser extent on Trichoptera, Gastropoda (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Graham's Stonebasher |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyppopotamyrus grahami | Norman | 1928 | Synonym |
| Marcusenius grahami | Norman | 1928 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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