Kululu
| Kululu | |
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| Species: | S. steinbachi
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| Sarotherodon steinbachi (Trewavas, 1962)
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The kululu (Sarotherodon steinbachi) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon. This species can reach a length of 11.3 centimetres (4.4 in) SL.[2] It is threatened because of pollution and sedimentation due to human activities. It is potentially also threatened by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos),[1] although studies indicate that Barombo Mbo lacks excess amounts of this gas.[3]
It feeds on tiny organisms such as rotifers, diatoms and sponge spicules, and organic debris.[2]
References
- ^ a b Moelants, T. 2010. Sarotherodon steinbachi. In: IUCN 2012. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.2. www.iucnredlist.org Archived 2014-06-27 at the Wayback Machine. Downloaded on 01 June 2013.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Sarotherodon steinbachi". FishBase. April 2013 version.
- ^ Freeth, S.J.; C.O. Ofoegbu; and K.M. Onuoha (1992). Natural Hazards in West and Central Africa, pp. 50—51. ISBN 978-3-663-05239-5
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