Relationship between water transparency and species richness of surviving Haplochromines in selected habitats in Mwanza gulf - Lake Victoria

Authors

HDJ Mrosso, Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute Mwanza Centre, PO Box 475 Mwanza, TanzaniaFollow
BS Msuku, Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute Mwanza Centre, PO Box 475 Mwanza, TanzaniaFollow
O SeehausenFollow

Section

Biological Sciences

Abstract

Several of the surviving haplochromine species have been recorded in habitats of different water transparencies within the Mwanza Gulf. Sampling for the haplochromines was carried out in muddy, rocky, sandy and vegetated habitats. All of the recorded species had been reported previously. Fewer species were encountered than previously reported in the same sampling stations. There was evidence for positive correlation between species richness and water transparency that was reinforced with data on ecological differentiation. Further exploration and conservation measures of diversity have been suggested for Lake Victoria haplochromines.

Recommended Citation

Mrosso, HDJ; Msuku, BS; and Seehausen, O (2004) "Relationship between water transparency and species richness of surviving Haplochromines in selected habitats in Mwanza gulf - Lake Victoria," Tanzania Journal of Science: Vol. 30: Iss. 1, Article 11.
Available at:https://doi.org/10.65085/2507-7961.2044