Perissodus Eccentricus
📖 Overview
Pelagic species occuring in the rocky habitat . Scale-ripper . Caught at depths from 60-100 metres , but has also been seen in the shallow rocky habitat . Breeding behaviour is interesting as it involves a pair bond even though they are mouthbrooders in which the female broods the eggs . Come to shoreline to release their fry .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Perissodus Eccentricus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Perissodus Eccentricus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Perissodus Eccentricus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Perissodus Eccentricus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic. Tropical; 3°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, occurs in the southern half of the lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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