Pseudotropheus Benetos
📖 Overview
Found over the rock-sand interface, sand and rocky habitats . An algae browser with a long, beak-like snout occurring in the upper rocky habitat .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pseudotropheus Benetos is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pseudotropheus Benetos is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 10 - 10 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, found in the northern part of the lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanochromis benetos | Bowers & Stauffer | 1997 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pseudotropheus Benetos.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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