Astatoreochromis alluaudi Pellegrin, 1904

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Max. size:

19.0 cm SL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 4967))

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Habitat and Ecology:

Habitat and Ecology

This species is found over all substrates in the littoral zone (along rocky shores, over sand and over mud), except vegetation. The species is a pharyngeal mollusc crushers.

Systems

  • Freshwater
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Environment:

benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 15; depth range ? - 20 m

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Depth: 0 - 20m.
Recorded at 20 meters.

Habitat: demersal. Used for snail control (Ref.4967). Not confined to any particular type of substrate in Lake Victoria. Ubiquitous in waters less than 20 m. Found in papyrus swamps (Ref. 5602). Omnivorous, swamp-dweller (Ref. 6770).

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Trypanosoma Infestation 2. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

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Dactylosoma Infection 1. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

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Cichlidogyrus Infestation 6. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

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Assumed to be a mouth brooder. Replace ASAP.

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IUCN Red List Assessment:
Red List Category

LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version

3.1

Year Assessed

2010

Assessor/s

Witte, F., de Zeeuw, M.P. & Brooks, E.

Reviewer/s

Darwall, W. & Smith, K.

Contributor/s

Justification

This species was common in the past. It is unknown whether the population has declined, but currently the species is still present in Lake Victoria. Given its relatively widespread distribution throughout several lakes, it is assessed as Least Concern.

History

  • 2006
    Least Concern (LC)
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Population:

Population

No information available.

Population Trend

Unknown
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