Orthochromis Kasuluensis
📖 Overview
Found in rather slow running water, in a section bordered with dense vegetation and in a small shallow stony brook with rather swift water; seems to be more common in fast flowing water between the stones; detritus eater; female mouthbrooder .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 31 - 32.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orthochromis Kasuluensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Probably a female mouthbrooder as several preserved specimens with eggs or fry in the mouth appeared to be females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Orthochromis Kasuluensis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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