Samiec z Mpulungu
Tropheus moorii z Mpulungu, j. Tanganika [Zambia] w akwarium. Zdjęcie wykonał Ad Konings. Określa Ad Konings

Rodzina
Cichlidae

Podrodzina
Pseudocrenilabrinae

Plemię
Haplochromini

Rodzaj
Tropheus


Opiekun

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Ostatnia aktualizacja:
01-cze-2010

Tropheus moorii Boulenger, 1898


08-paź-2013 — The Murago form of Tropheus moori has been rediscovered by Ad Konings
By Juan Miguel Artigas Azas

Some years ago, Magnus and Mikael Karlsson, of African Diving Ltd., discovered in Lake Tanganyika what has been the most elusive and one of the most beautiful varieties of Tropheus moorii, namely the Tanzania Murago. The origin of this morph had been a well-kept secret since. A few days ago, because of the extremely low water level in Lake Tanganyika due to lack of rains, Ad Konings was able to spot an otherwise sunken reef just above the surface off the coast of Tanzania. After exploring it, the Tanzania Murago Tropheus was found and photographed underwater. Due to the small size of the habitat and of the Tropheus population there dwelling, and hence its vulnerability, the precise locality will remain undisclosed.

08-maj-2013 — Tropheus in their natural habitat
By Juan Miguel Artigas Azas

This morning the iTunes Store activated Ad Konings’ latest ibook, Tropheus in their natural habitat. The electronic version is identical to the printed version which will be available in about a month’s time. The ibook version has 8 embedded video clips showing Tropheus species in their natural setting. The book has something for everybody; besides descriptions of the eight species he accepts as valid, complete with a myriad of geographical variants, also the natural behavior of these fascinating cichlids is discussed in detail. And although Tropheus appears to behave rather different in captivity than in the wild, a chapter is devoted to the husbandry of these cichlids. Also the scientifically inclined reader will find a host of information and ideas that will help in understanding the evolution of these wonderful species.

As we come to expect of productions from Cichlid Press, the quality of the photos is outstanding (each photo in the book can be opened up to full screen resolution), and many of the geographical variants are here shown for the first time in their natural habitat. Tropheus in their natural habitat is a valuable addition to any library.

Konings, Ad. 2013. "Tropheus in their natural habitat". Cichlid Press. 1-170 (crc05055)