Protomelas Dejunctus
📖 Overview
Observed feeding on plankton in the water column and foraging on attached algae. Males establish breeding territories on rocks; one female captured had young in her mouth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Protomelas Dejunctus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Protomelas Dejunctus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 2 - 10 m . Tropical southeast arm of Lake Malawi.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Protomelas Dejunctus.
🔍 Similar Species
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