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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Tropheus Polli

Tropheus polli Axelrod, 1977
Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
6–10 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs among rocks and stones in the littoral region of Lake Tanganyika; seldom strays more than 6 or 7 metres from a given area, even when pursued; found at depths between 6 and 10 metres . Feeds by grazing on rock biocover . Aquarium keeping: many females for one male; minimum aquarium size 150 cm .

Scientific Name
Tropheus polli
Authority
Axelrod, 1977
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
16.5 cm
Depth Range
6–10 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tropheus Polli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tropheus Polli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 8.5 - 9.0; dH range: 10 - 12; depth range 6 - 10 m . Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 4°S - 8°S central east coast of the lake (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
pH Range
8.5–9
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Axelrod, 1977

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .

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