Victoria stonebasher
📖 Overview
In Lake Kyoga in or near water lily swamps . In Lake Victoria in shallow inshore waters over both sandy and rocky bottoms, and seasonally over muddy bottoms adjacent to extensive papyrus swamps . Predominantly insectivorous, feeding mainly on chironomid larvae , but also feeds on small organisms like Ostracoda, Hydracarina , Conchostraca and Diaptomus . Crustaceans, gastropods, fish eggs and detritus are also taken . Males grow to larger size than females; breeds twice a year during rainy seasons; migrates up the river to spawn . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Victoria stonebasher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Victoria stonebasher is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Victoria stonebasher is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical known from Lake Kwania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small organisms like Ostracoda, Hydracarina (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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