Xenochromis Hecqui
📖 Overview
Belongs to the deepwater benthic community . Scale-eater , specialized on larger prey such as Bathybates species . Copepods have also been found in the stomach . Specimens have been caught at a depth of 100 m deep . Little is known of its breeding technique .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Xenochromis Hecqui is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Xenochromis Hecqui is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 6 - 100 m . Tropical; 3°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, lake-wide distribution (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perissodus hecqui | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Xenochromis Hecqui.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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