Dark stonebasher


The dark stonebasher is a species of fish in the family Mormyridae.

Location

It is found in Burundi, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. In Africa, they can be found at Lake Victoria, Nabugabo and Kyoga; the Kiruni River, Malagarasi River and Tanganyika Lake.

Biology

Its natural habitats are rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, and inland deltas. It can be found in tropical climates. They are also known to swim up the river to spawn. The Dark stonebasher also prefers the shallow muddy bottom of waters near vegetation.

Feeding

The Dark stonebasher mainly feeds on Caridina and caenid larvae.

Threats

It is threatened by habitat loss.