Pseudosimochromis Babaulti
📖 Overview
This is one of the smallest and hardiest species in Lake Tanganyika along with Pseudosimochromis marginatum . Known from sandy and rocky areas . It is very intolerant of any other rockgrazer, less so of the other species, and very territorial and aggressive toward its conspecifics . It cleans off a patch of ground between rubble to breed . Females brood their young in the mouth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pseudosimochromis Babaulti is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudosimochromis Babaulti is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Larvae of up to 1.47 cm TL are mouthbrooded by female parents 6.3 to 6.9 cm SL in size . Also Ref. 102710.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 3°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | raitalevähautoja |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pseudosimochromis Babaulti.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 73 records indexed .
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