Ecology Summary - Pseudosimochromis babaulti
Ecology of Pseudosimochromis babaulti
 
Main Ref. Brichard, P., 1989
Remarks One of the smallest and hardiest species along with S. marginatum and S. pleurospilus. Very intolerant of any other rock-grazer, less so of the other species. Exhibits territoriality and is aggressive towards its conspecifics. Inhabits rubble areas in shallow water, most often not exceeding 5 m depth and never exceeding 10 m. Feeds on biocover. Cleans off a patch of ground between rubble to breed. Often solitary (Ref. 6770).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Pseudosimochromis babaulti may be found.

Habitat

Substrate : rubble;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Brichard, P., 1989
Feeding habit browsing on substrate
Feeding habit Ref. Brichard, P., 1989
Trophic Level(s)
Estimation method Original sample Unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 2.00 0.00 Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items.
Ref.
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. oophagy)
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