Rubricatochromis exsul

Scientific name Rubricatochromis exsul
Descriptor Trewavas
Year of description 1933
IUCN category (World) NE
Family Cichlidae
Genus Rubricatochromis
Rubricatochromis exsul Rubricatochromis exsul

Introduction

Rubricatochromis exsul is a fresh water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    8 cm
  • Maximum size
    10 cm
  • Shape
    Ovoid
  • Average size
    8 cm
  • Maximum size
    10 cm
  • Shape
    Ovoid

How to recognize This fish ?

Rubricatochromis exsul measures around 8 cm. The dominant males can however reach 10 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly rouge body.

Sexual dimorphism

The adult male is bigger than the female.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    living as a couple
  • territorial
    Yes
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Rubricatochromis exsul is a fish living as a couple naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .

Rubricatochromis exsul is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert

Rubricatochromis exsul is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Origin and distribution

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NE

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What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    22 - 29 °C

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

Rubricatochromis exsul is most often found at a depth between 0m and 5m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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