Pseudosimochromis Marginatus
📖 Overview
Medium-sized fish . Inhabits shallow sediment-rich habitats . Adults inhabit rubble areas in shallow water, often solitary . Feeds on biocover , which is picked from the rocks . Females brood their young in the mouth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pseudosimochromis Marginatus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudosimochromis Marginatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs from the cleavage phase and larvae of up to 5.0 cm TL are mouthbrooded by female parents 6.8 to 8.3 cm SL in size .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 5°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, widely distributed in the lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
biocover (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simochromis marginatus | Poll | 1956 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pseudosimochromis Marginatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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