Roloff's Krib
📖 Overview
Found primarily in smaller rivers and creeks, although it may also be found in shallows waters near the banks of larger rivers; pair-bonding cave spawner .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Diagnosis: body depth 37.1-40.5% of standard length; dorsal fin with several dark spots, the last 3 ones larger and darker than the others; caudal fin with a black spot at base .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roloff's Krib is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Spawns in caves.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.9 - 7.0; dH range: 1 - 2. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 10°N - 5°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Roloff's Krib · Roloff's Kribensis |
| 🌍CES | pestřenec Roloffův |
| 🇩🇪German | Roloffs Prachtbarsch |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | ruusupalettikala |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Ciclídeo-de-Roloff |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelmatochromis roloffi | Thys van den Audenaerde | 1968 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Roloff's Krib.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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