aquarium
📖 Overview
aquarium (Lophiobagrus aquilus), first described by Bailey & Stewart, 1984 is a small fish in the family Bagridae (order Siluriformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 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. The species active primarily at night. 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 Bagridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Pairing comes near the gonadal maturation of the female, then separation occurs after spawning . Paired females showed higher GSI values and larger oocytes in their ovaries than solitary females . Oviparous . Previously thought that care of the eggs and young is done by mouthbrooding solitary males ; new findings describe the genus Lophiobagrus to be hiding its brood in caves .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical known from the type locality (Lake Tanganyika).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect aquarium.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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