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Species Most Often Observed near Pseudobarbus phlegethon

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This pie chart shows the relative likelihood of observing particular other species commonly observed near Pseudobarbus phlegethon

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These species are those which most commonly occur in our observation database near Pseudobarbus phlegethon. Observations favor some phyla over others. Typically Bacteria, Fungi, Protozoa, and Arthropods are more common in the field than in our records.

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Characteristics of Habitat

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Range and Population:

Occurs in the Oudste, Thee, Noordhoeks, Boskloof and Rondegat tributaries of the Olifants River system on the western side of the Cederberg Mountains (Bills 1999, Swartz 2000, Swartz 2004).[1]
Countries:Native:
South Africa (Western Cape Province)

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Population:No information is available on population trends. Population Trend: Down

Habitat and Ecology

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Biome:

Fresh water. Benthopelagic.

Ecology Notes:

They prefer cobble habitat in the lower reaches of tributary streams, with moderate flow. Clear sexual dimorphism exists and males have bright red fins in the breeding season and defend territories (Skelton 1988).[1]


List of Habitats:5.1Wetlands (inland) - Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls)

In sections below, we make some habitat inferences based on the known habitat preferences of those species most commonly associated with Pseudobarbus phlegethon.

Vegetation:

desert.

Soil and Rock:

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Water in Area:

lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, swamps.

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Footnotes

  1. Swartz, E. & Impson, D. 2007. In IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCNRedList.org. Downloaded July 18, 2008. [back]