Benitochromis Nigrodorsalis
📖 Overview
In coastal rivers and creeks . Pair-bonding, ovophilic mouthbrooder with delayed uptake . Spawns on open substrates; both parents brood offspring .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: dense black band of coloration in dorsal fin membrane .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Benitochromis Nigrodorsalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Both parents participate in mouthbrooding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 3 - 10; non-migratory; depth range 0 - ? m. Tropical; 21°C - 26°C ; 5°N - 1°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sysipalettihautoja |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Benitochromis Nigrodorsalis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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