Petrochromis Ephippium
📖 Overview
Lives in the shallow precipituous rocky habitat, which is characterized by rocks piled on top of each other forming a complicated network of caves and crevices . Herbivore; feeds on algae which are scraped from rocks Ref. 6770, 46829). Maternal mouthbrooder; males strongly territorial .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Petrochromis Ephippium is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Petrochromis Ephippium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 5°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, lake-wide distribution (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
algae which are scraped from rocks Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Petrochromis Ephippium.
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