Tanganyikan butterfly cichlid
📖 Overview
Found in deeper rocky habitat, in particular where rocks are covered with sand . Occurs at depths from 3 to 40 metres . Food consists of invertebrates which are extracted by filtering sediment through the gills , copepods, ostracods, insect larvae, filamentous algae and sand found in stomach . Territorial; biparental mouthbrooder; subadults live in small groups, larger individuals form pairs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tanganyikan butterfly cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tanganyikan butterfly cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tanganyikan butterfly cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male and females are mouthbrooders.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.5 - 9.0; dH range: 10 - 25; depth range 3 - 40 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 6°S - 8°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, occurs between Tembwe (Deux) and Kanoni, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Tanganyikan butterfly cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | perhoshiekkahautoja |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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