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Tropheus duboisi
About Tropheus duboisi
Tropheus duboisi is an African fish found in Lake Tanganyika at a depth of more than 30 meters. This fish with dorsal fins usually incubates its eggs in its mouth, which the young fish will use as a shelter for some time after hatching.
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Common Name
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White Spotted Cichlid, Duboisi cichlid, Brabantcichlide, Dwarf Tanganyikan cichlid, Vyökeisari
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tropheus duboisi
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Species
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Tropheus duboisi
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Genus
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Tropheus
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Family
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Cichlidae
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SubOrder
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Characoidei
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Order
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Cichliformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Tropheus duboisi |
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Color
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Black
Yellow
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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All Levels |
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Min Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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4.7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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75°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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55 gallons |
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pH
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7.8 to 9.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Tropheus duboisi including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Tropheus duboisi. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Africa
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