Pseudocrenilabrus philander philander (Weber, 1897)

Southern mouthbrooder

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Pseudocrenilabrinae
Synonyms	Chromis philander, Haplochromis philander, Haplochromis philander philander, ... more
Common names	Messinkisuuhautoja, Suidelike mondbroeier, Jafrou, ... more

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Main reference

Skelton, P.H. 1991. (Ref. 5682)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Kullander, Sven O. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 13.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5682); max. reported age: 5 years (Ref. 7248)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 12 - ?

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 25°C (Ref. 2059); 5°S - 35°S

Africa: Orange River system, Cunene, Okavango, Zambezi system, Quanza, Cuango, Cuilo, Cassai, Lufira, Lualaba-Upemba, Luapula-Moero, Lake Malawi, south-east Africa from lower Zambezi south to Vungu River in Natal.
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Short description

Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Pectoral fin short and rounded. Caudal fin strongly rounded.

Found in various habitats, from flowing waters to lakes and isolated sinkholes, e.g., Lake Otjikoto, Namibia (see Ref. 27829); usually prefers vegetated zones. Feeds on insects, shrimps and even small fish. Breeds from early spring to late summer; males defend a territory, construct a simple cleared nest and attract ripe females. Eggs are laid in the nest, fertilized and collected by the female. The females withdraws to a nursery to brood the eggs until juvenile stage (Ref. 7248).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=4.5)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (15 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Teugels, Guy

Modified by Pauly, Daniel

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