Pseudosimochromis margaretae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pseudosimochromis margaretae faces severe threats from habitat degradation in Lake Tanganyika, where sedimentation from deforestation and agricultural runoff has altered the rocky substrate essential for its survival. Overfishing and the introduction of non-native species have disrupted the lake's delicate ecosystem balance. Climate change-induced water level fluctuations and temperature changes pose additional risks to this endemic cichlid's specialized rocky habitat requirements.
Habitat
This endemic cichlid inhabits the rocky shores and shallow waters of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa, specifically requiring areas with complex rock formations and clear water. It typically occurs at depths of 5-15 meters where rocky substrates provide essential breeding territories and feeding grounds.
