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Spotfin goby cichlid

Tanganicodus irsacae Poll, 1950
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Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Surf-dwellers, they occur among the pebbles on the shoreline often solitary. Feed on tiny crustaceans which are attached to rocks . Exhibit biparental mouthbrooding .

Scientific Name
Tanganicodus irsacae
Authority
Poll, 1950
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Tanganicodus
Tanganicodus
Species
Spotfin goby cichlid
Tanganicodus irsacae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spotfin goby cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spotfin goby cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spotfin goby cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Larvae of up to 1.12 cm TL are mouthbrooded by both parents 4.4 to 5.1 cm SL in size .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 3°S - 6°S Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2
🧍 Solitary
Food Items

tiny crustaceans which are attached to rocks (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2025

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll, 1950

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Spotfin goby cichlid 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 Spotfin goby cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Spotfin goby cichlid 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

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 44 records indexed .

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