Astatotilapia Desfontainii
📖 Overview
Overview information for Astatotilapia Desfontainii is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Astatotilapia Desfontainii is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Astatotilapia Desfontainii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Astatotilapia Desfontainii is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 18°C - 28°C ; 38°N - 20°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astatotilapia desfontainesi | Boulenger | 1899 | Heterotypic |
| Chromis desfontainei | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis desfontainesii | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis desfontainii | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Sparus desfontaines | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Sparus desfontainii | Lacepède | 1802 | Synonym |
| Tilapia desfontainesi | Boulenger | 1899 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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