Bitschumbi lampeye
📖 Overview
Swamps, shallows and shore regions of Lakes Edward and George; shore regions and papyrus swamps in northern part of Lake Victoria . Not a seasonal killifish . Development time of eggs in captivity is 14 days; sexual maturity reached at 6-7 months .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bitschumbi lampeye is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 8.5; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 30°C occurs in the Lake Kioga drainage systen of southern Uganda (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplocheilichthys eduardensis | David & Poll | 1937 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilichthys pfefferi | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilichthys vanderbilti | Fowler | 1936 | Synonym |
| Aplocheilichthys vitschumbaensis | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Haplocheilichthys vanderbilti | Fowler | 1936 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys bukobanus pfefferi | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys eduardensis | David & Poll | 1937 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys pfefferi | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys vanderbilti | Fowler | 1936 | Synonym |
| Haplochilichthys vitschumbaensis | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax eduardensis | David & Poll | 1937 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax pfefferi | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax vanderbilti | Fowler | 1936 | Synonym |
| Micropanchax vitschumbaensis | Ahl | 1924 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bitschumbi lampeye.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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