Pindu Fish
Description
of the Pindu Fish
The Pindu Fish is is listed as 'critically endangered' on the
IUCN list. It is a member of the Cichlidae family and as such is
a maternal mouthbrooder. The female Pindu will incubate the eggs
in her mouth until they hatch as fry when she releases them into
the tank.
Profile of
the Pindu Fish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Pindu Fish species.
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Size: Up to 9cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp 25-27 Degrees PH 8.1-8.3
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Diet / Feeding:
Dried, Frozen or Flaked Food
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Temperament:
Can be aggressive to smaller fish
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Habitat:
Freshwater Lake, only found in Lake Barombi Mbo, Cameroon
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Range: Lake
Barombi Mbo , Cameroon, Africa
Scientific
Classification of the Pindu Fish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Pindu Fish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Pindu Fish slimy?
Pindu Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Pindu Fish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Pindu Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Pindu Fish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Pindu Fish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Pindu Fish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Pindu Fish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Pindu Fish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Pindu Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Pindu Fish
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