Biotopes d’Afrique de l’Ouest
Cette playlist vous invite à explorer les biotopes uniques de l’ Afrique de l’Ouest, où les rivières et les lacs sont riches en biodiversité. Les vidéos offrent un aperçu fascinant des habitats naturels de nombreuses espèces de poissons, y compris des cichlidés dynamiques et d’ autres espèces endémiques qui caractérisent cette région. Grâce à des images détaillées de la flore, de la faune et des milieux aquatiques, vous comprendrez mieux la diversité écologique et les comportements des poissons.
Cette série est idéale pour les aquariophiles qui cherchent l’inspiration pour reproduire d’authentiques biotopes d’Afrique de l’Ouest dans leurs propres aquariums. Les vidéos offrent un mélange de visuels époustouflants et d’informations précieuses sur le fonctionnement de ces écosystèmes et les espèces qui y coexistent harmonieusement. En outre, la liste de lecture souligne l’importance de la conservation dans ces régions vulnérables.
Que vous soyez débutant ou aquariophile expérimenté, cette playlist vous offre de l’inspiration et des connaissances précieuses. Découvrez comment apporter un peu de la beauté naturelle de l’Afrique de l’Ouest dans votre maison tout en apprenant sur la biodiversité et l’importance de la protection de ces écosystèmes.
Fish behaviour in Waanje River
The full length clip of the Waanje River habitat, Sierra Leone - February 2019. Fish seen in here that I have been able to identify so far include:
Labeo parvus, Tilapia ...brevimanus, Coptodon cf. guineensis, Coptodon cf. louka, Heterotilapia buettikoferi and Chilotilapia joka.
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Fish behaviour in Waanje River
The full length clip of the Waanje River habitat, Sierra Leone - ...
The full length clip of the Waanje River habitat, Sierra Leone - February 2019. Fish seen in here that I have been able to identify so far include:
Labeo parvus, Tilapia ...brevimanus, Coptodon cf. guineensis, Coptodon cf. louka, Heterotilapia buettikoferi and Chilotilapia joka.
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Surveying a rainforest stream for Killifish - South Western Ivory Coast.
In this video I go through the stages of surveying for Killifish in a ...
In this video I go through the stages of surveying for Killifish in a head-water rain-forest stream located in the Dodo River system of South Western Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) ...- November 2019.
The video starts as I am walking through secondary side-slope forest down into the valley below (0:15). I arrive at the top of the watercourse to find a shallow swamp with sandy substrates (0:35). Typically one would expect thick detritus in this habitat type, however the gradient of the watercourse produced a denser sandy substrate. As I move downstream I encounter rocky habitats with still very shallow waters and associated specialized Odonata (0:58 and 2:32).
As I move further downstream the watercourse grows as more drainage lines merge with the system. I then find a shallow pool with submerged plants and indications of surface activity - a clear sign of Killifish (1:15).
The sampling of this habitat yielded two species of Killifish, Epiplatys dageti (1:42) and Epiplatys cf. olbrechtsi (2:18). E. dageti was widespread throughout the Dodo River system tributaries, whilst E cf. olbrechtsi was restricted to watercourses with adjacent intact riparian cover. Hemichromis fasciatus and a Clarias sp, were also observed with the above taxa.
The sound for this video was obtained in situ with bio-accoustic recordings. Additional videos made in the Dodo River can be found at the link below:
https://youtu.be/SX8tPrrtF8k
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limbochromis robertsi
Limbochromis robertsi, one of the most attractive species from Ghana ...
Limbochromis robertsi, one of the most attractive species from Ghana in their natural habitat.
Underwater Fish Assessment in Loango NP - Akaka and Ndouani Region
October 27, 2014
October 27, 2014
Some beautiful habitats in Guinea
“Some beautiful habitats in Guinea” is the title of this video. In ...
“Some beautiful habitats in Guinea” is the title of this video. In Guinea are still some unpolluted rivers to find, and I had the opportunity to do some snorkeling in ...a few of them. In this video I show you the best habitat (their natural habitat) of the cichlids that live in the relevant rivers. Some of the cichlids are very attractive and even popular within the aquarium hobbyist. So if you make the choice to set up an aquarium for one of these beautiful cichlids I hope you will find some Info and especially inspiration in my video, to set up a most perfect imitation of their natural habitat. And how wonderful would it be if you show me some pics of your aquarium setup.Show More
The fish ecology of the Waanje River, Sierra Leone.
This is the compiled footage from the February 2019 survey to the ...
This is the compiled footage from the February 2019 survey to the Waanje River in Sierra Leone.
Pictured in the footage:
The Cichlids include Tilapia brevimanus, Coptodon cf. guineensis, Coptodon, louka, Heterotilapia ...buettikoferi, Pelvicachromis humilis and Chilotilapia joka
Other fish families observed inlcude Ctenopoma sp., Hydrocynus forskahlii, Nannocharax fasciatus, Nannocharax ansorgii. Labeo parvus, Labeo coubie, Enteromius leonensis and Enteromius ablabes.Show More
#BAC2022 – Nun River basin, in the north of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. By Biswarup Goon
BIOTOPE IN NATURE: Nun River is the longest (160km) continuation of ...
BIOTOPE IN NATURE: Nun River is the longest (160km) continuation of the Niger River. The Nun River begins near the village of Aboh, where the Niger River splits in two, ...forming Nun and Forcados, flows through the rain forests, swamps and mangroves, and empties into the Gulf of Guinea. Flooding from monsoon rains lasts from June to September, then the water level drops, and in February, with the arrival of the flood waters from the Niger River, rises again.
Forest rivers and streams of the Nun River basin are home to many species of fish and other aquatic organisms. Although oil production causes serious damage to the local nature, yet in clean rivers significant biodiversity can be found. Mainly semi-aquatic plants grow in places where sun can reach the earth surface through the trees.
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Coptodon busumana, Lake Bosumtwe, Ghana
A busy breeding pair defending their nest and fry against neighbors ...
A busy breeding pair defending their nest and fry against neighbors and intruders.
#BAC2023 Wetland puddle in the Male river catchment, Bo region, Sierra Leone. BY Péter Rózsahegyi.
BIOTOPE IN NATURE: In the southern part of Sierra Leone, the climate ...
BIOTOPE IN NATURE: In the southern part of Sierra Leone, the climate is generally hot and humid. This lowland region has several networks of rivers and streams that frequently flow ...out of their basin, due to periodic flooding commonly peaking from April to May and July to September.
The huge difference in the fallen rain (difference between July to October in 2022 was ca. 400mm) results are flooded areas and marshlands. After the rivers and streams get flooded, the recending water create pools where inhabitants continue their life waiting for the next flood. This pools have colored water cause of the tannins from botanicals.
In these regions we can make difference between closed canopy and open capony streams, puddle systems. In open canopy parts you can find more flora and fauna, because of the hiding places provided by plants. The closed canopy parts have accumulated wood and leafy debris which are darker habitat. In both habitats the submerged terrestrial vegetation are frequent.
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Fish diversity in an Inland Valley Swamp, Sierra Leone
This video highlights some of the fishes found in Inland Valley Swamps ...
This video highlights some of the fishes found in Inland Valley Swamps (IVS) in Sierra Leone.
The open canopy IVS habitats have crystal clear waters and dense stands of diverse aquatic ...flora. The closed canopy IVS habitats typically have sandy substrates with isolated stands of submerged Nymphaea. This habitat type is home to a highly diverse fish fauna with only a small percentage of the species depicted in the video.Show More
Fast flowing rocky habitats in the Upper Dodo River, Côte d'Ivoire
This cascade and rapids form part of the upper Dodo River system Côte ...
This cascade and rapids form part of the upper Dodo River system Côte d'Ivoire.
These habitats contain rheophillic fish species such as Varicorhinus (Labeobarbus) and Enteromius trispilos.
The video shows the ...feeding behavior of the Varicorhinus which actively feed off passing plant debris and invertebrates.Show More
Freshwater biotopes and fauna of western Liberia.
This short film shows some highlights of forested habitats in western ...
This short film shows some highlights of forested habitats in western Liberia. The film focuses primarily on small forest stream habitats where the following species were found:
Ctenopoma kingsleyae
Hemichromis fasciatus
Papycranus afer
Nannocharax ...fasciatus
Bryconalestes longipinnis
Pelmatochromis buettikoferi
Wallaceochromis humilis
Epiplatys zimmiensis
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Gambia River shallow run - Senegal, March 2017
A short clip from the Gambia River during the dry season close to the ...
A short clip from the Gambia River during the dry season close to the town of Mako, Senegal.
A very diverse assemblage of fish typical of the Nilo-Sudanese Ichthyological Province - ...with some differences.
In this short clip, Coptodon cf. guineensis, Nannocharax ansorgii, Labeo parvus and Brycinus nurse.Show More
Waanje River Fish Ecology - Side Channel with Submerged Log
The ecology of fish in the Waanje River, Sierra Leone. This video ...
The ecology of fish in the Waanje River, Sierra Leone. This video shows what fish species are living around submerged logs in a small channel.
I put together extended clips of ...the various habitats to show the different species.Show More
Brycinus nurse and Labeo parvus in the Gambia River, Senegal
Brycinus nurse, Labeo parvus and Coptodon cf. guineensis in the Gambia ...
Brycinus nurse, Labeo parvus and Coptodon cf. guineensis in the Gambia River, Senegal. The abundance of fish was really great to see.
Fish of the Gambia River, Senegal, West Africa
This is some footage of fish in the middle Gambia River around the ...
Aquatic Ecology of the Mafa River in western Liberia.
The Mafa River in western Liberia. In this is Ctenopoma kingsleyae, ...
Freshwater Biodiversity in south western Ivory Coast
Freshwater Biodiversity in a head-water tributary in south western ...
Freshwater Biodiversity in a head-water tributary in south western Ivory Coast in April 2019.
The ecoregion is the Ebernoe freshwater ecoregion within the Upper Guinea Ichthyological province. The fish fauna in ...the shallow vegetated pools were dominated by Chromidotilapia guntheri (3:19) and Epiplays dageti (3:35). The shallow flowing clear streams were inhabited by an abundance of Macrobrachium and three Enteromius species. The Enteromius with the orange fins is problematic as it fits the description of Enteromius tiekoroi and doesn't quite fit with the Enteromius trispilos group (2:45). So far, thanks to the help of Steven Gran, I identify the orange finned barb as Enteromius traorei, which indicates a significant range extension to systems adjacent the Cavally River.
Within the fast shallow waters Poropanchax rancureli were also numerous (3:50). An interesting variation of the Epiplatys cf. olbrechtsi (3:38) was also found in shallow isolated pools on the river floodplains.
I am still in the process of identifying all of the fish, the other Enteromius are also currently problematic. I am hoping to update this as I am able to accurately define the species.
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Bryconalestes (Brycinus) longipinnis, the Long fin Tetra in a tributary of the Mafa River, Liberia
Raw footage of a school of Bryconalestes longipinnis (Long fin Tetra) ...
Depuis que j’ai acheté mon premier aquarium d’occasion à l’âge de douze ans, j’ai toujours eu un ou plusieurs aquariums. J’ai même transformé un garage en salle d’élevage où j’avais 50 aquariums contenant environ 10 000 litres d’eau. Actuellement, j’ai deux aquariums : un aquarium Tanganyika de 1 250 litres et un aquarium communautaire de 250 litres avec des plantes. Depuis 10 ans, je travaille sur ce site web en tant que rédacteur et photographe.
