Benitochromis Conjunctus
📖 Overview
Pair-bonding, ovophilic mouthbrooder with delayed uptake . Spawns on open substrates . Biparental, i.e. both parents brood offspring .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Diagnosis: dorsal fin membrane pale, without dense black band; no strongly marked vertical bars on flanks; males with rows of dark maculae over entire caudal membrane; stressed individuals with characteristic pattern of 2 conjugating longitudinal bands .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Benitochromis Conjunctus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Benitochromis Conjunctus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Benitochromis Conjunctus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | okrapalettihautoja |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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