Plecodus Straeleni
📖 Overview
Found in pairs . Scale-eater . Exhibit prolonged biparental guarding of the fry after mouthbrooding .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Plecodus Straeleni is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Plecodus Straeleni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit prolonged biparental guarding of the fry after mouthbrooding . In a study, larvae of up to 2.18 cm TL are mouthbrooded by a female parent 10.8 cm SL long .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 9°S Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perissodus straeleni | Poll | 1948 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Plecodus Straeleni.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 72 records indexed .
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