Orthochromis Rugufuensis
📖 Overview
Found among vegetation roots and wood at the edge of a small brook, with relatively gentle water flow, crossing a woodland area .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 31. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Orthochromis Rugufuensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to the Rugufu River system (Lake Tanganyika basin), western Tanzania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Orthochromis Rugufuensis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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