Xenotilapia Rotundiventralis
📖 Overview
Occurs in shallow, intermediate habitats where the bottom is mainly sand with some rocks . Forms slow-moving schools of sometimes more than 1.000 individuals . Feed exclusively on zooplankton and pick out individual organisms with their rather protractible mouths . Parental mouthbrooding is very common by both male and female adults; the young, of about 6 mm SL, are solely mouthbrooded by females; young which had become separated from the parent are found with other cichlid broods e.g. Lepidiolamprologus elongatus and Perissodus microlepis .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Xenotilapia Rotundiventralis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Xenotilapia Rotundiventralis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 9 - 11 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C endemic to Lake Tanganyika, present in the southern and southeastern part of the lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microdontochromis rotundiventralis | Takahashi, Yanagisawa & Nakaya | 1997 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Xenotilapia Rotundiventralis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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