Schwetzochromis Neodon
📖 Overview
Moderately rheophilic; herbivorous, feeding on algae, diatoms and higher plants; ovophilic, agamous, maternal mouthbrooder .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Schwetzochromis Neodon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Schwetzochromis Neodon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 25°C - ? ; 0°S - 8°S endemic to the Fwa River (Lubu River tributary, Sankuru drainage, middle Congo River basin) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis rheophilus | Poll | 1948 | Synonym |
| Neopharynx neodon | Poll | 1948 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Schwetzochromis Neodon.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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