Pindu
📖 Overview
Predatory; reported to kleptoparasitize the freshwater crab Potamon africanus . Mainly feeds on shrimp and insect larvae; ovophilic, maternal mouthbrooder; in aquarium, males have been observed moutbrooding albeit rarely
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: relatively robust, body depth 30.0-37.0% of standard length; mouth large; upper jaw 28.5-35.2% of head length; lateral line system on head markedly enlarged and inflated; series of dark blotches along the sides often visible; microbranchiospines usually absent on outer faces of second through fourth gill arches .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pindu is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Female is mouthbrooding.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 25°C - 27°C ; 5°N - 4°N endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
shrimp and insect larvae; ovophilic, maternal mouthbrooder; in aquarium, males have been observed mo
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stomalepia pindu | Trewavas | 1972 | Synonym |
| Stomatepia pundu | Trewavas | 1972 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pindu.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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