Benitochromis Batesii
📖 Overview
Pair-bonding, larvophilic mouthbrooder with delayed uptake . Spawns in caves . Both parents brood offspring .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Diagnosis: dorsal fin membrane pale, without dense black band; vertical bars on flanks usually strongly marked; if present on caudal fin, maculae are pale and restricted to the proximal region of the fin; female lacking belly coloration .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Benitochromis Batesii is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Female mouthbrooders, maximum number of 100 eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - ? ; dH range: 1 - 5. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 6°N - 1°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇩🇪German | Bates Prachtbuntbarsch |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Raitapalettihautoja |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromidotilapia batesi | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis batesii | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Benitochromis Batesii.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 99 records indexed .
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