Leka keppe
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| Species: | S. lohbergeri
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| Sarotherodon lohbergeri (Holly, 1930)
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The leka keppe or keppi (Sarotherodon lohbergeri) is a species of cichlid essentially endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon, but additionally two juveniles have been found in the Kumba Stream (Kake River), a tributary of the lake's outlet.[2] This species reaches a length of 16.2 centimetres (6.4 in) SL. 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]
This schooling species feeds on algae, tiny organisms such as rotifers and organic debris.[2]
References
- ^ a b Moelants, T. 2010. Sarotherodon lohbergeri. 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 lohbergeri". 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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