Dark stonebasher
📖 Overview
Favors the shallow mud bottom waters near fringing vegetation such as papyrus and Vossia . Feeds on aquatic insects, mainly chironomid larvae , on Caridina and caenid larvae , but also on algae and plankton . A male to female ratio of 1:10.5 has been noted for this species; it breeds continuously throughout the year with obvious peaks during the rains . Anadromous . Migrates up the rivers to spawn in temporary pools and streams . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark stonebasher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; potamodromous . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects, mainly chironomid larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dark Stonebasher |
| 🌍CES | rypoun chmurný |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcusenius nigricans | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 36 records indexed .
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