Benitochromis Finleyi
📖 Overview
Pair-bonding, ovophilic mouthbrooder with delayed uptake . Spawns on open substrates; both parents brood offspring .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Diagnosis: dorsal fin membrane pale, without dense black band; no strongly marked vertical bars on flanks; males often with few reddish maculae in caudal membrane but these never extend over entire fin; normally no markings on flanks, although stressed individuals sometimes with 2 horizontal bands; iridescent blue coloration on cheeks, opercle and anterior body . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Benitochromis Finleyi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Female mouthbrooders .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 4.8 - 7.0; dH range: 1 - 7. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 8°N - 10°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Metallipalettihautoja |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Benitochromis Finleyi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 43 records indexed .
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