📖 Overview
Occurs in all kinds of habitats but if most frequently found in large caves or near large boulders. Feeds on anything that is available but is specialized in cleaning parasites from the catfish Bagrus meridionalis .
Scientific Name
Pseudotropheus crabro
Authority
Ribbink & Lewis, 1982
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for aquarium is currently being
compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being
reviewed.
🦐 Diet
aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus
🥚 Reproduction
🐣 Oviparous
👄 Mouth Brooder
🛡️ Egg Guarder
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.5 - 8.2; depth range 15 - 18 m . Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 11°S - 15°S West Reef, Chinyankwazi, Chiyamwezi, Maleri, Mbenji, Likoma and Chisumulu Islands, Nkata Bay.
🔄 Introduced / Present
1 countries
Mexico
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
⬇️ Benthic
Food Items
anything that is available but is specialized in cleaning parasites from the catfish Bagrus meridion
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.01445 × L2.99
(TL)
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
Temperature Range
24–26°C
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Least Concern
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Described By
Ribbink & Lewis, 1982
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Pseudotropheus Crabro is an edible species."
✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age Firm flesh that springs back when pressed Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
Cloudy or sunken eyes Strong fishy or ammonia odour Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking
Grilling
Pan-frying
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is
currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been
assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact
✓ Sustainable Choice
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g
- Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
Proximate Composition
Energy 125 kcal
Moisture 75 %
Protein 20 %
Total Fat 4 %
Ash 1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Omega-3 Total 1 g
EPA 0.3 g
DHA 0.5 g
Omega-6 Total 0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 0.7 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 220 mg
Potassium 380 mg
Sodium 55 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Selenium 32 µg
Vitamin B12 2 µg
📊 Population Dynamics
Year
Region
Index
Notes
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect aquarium.
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed
.