Xenotilapia Burtoni
📖 Overview
Found on sandy or muddy bottoms and feeds on insect larvae and crustaceans . Remnants of ostracods and shells have been found as well . Caught at a depth of 40 m , but average depth is about 10 m . Forms schools .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Xenotilapia Burtoni is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Xenotilapia Burtoni is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°S - 5°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika and only known from the type locality: Burton Bay in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | täplähiekkahautoja |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenotilapia longispinis burtoni | Poll | 1951 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Xenotilapia Burtoni.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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