Benitochromis Riomuniensis
📖 Overview
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: 6 - 8. Diagnosis: dorsal fin membrane pale, without dense black band; no strongly marked vertical bars on flanks; caudal of males with some rows of dark to reddish maculae but these never extend over entire fin; normally no markings on flanks, although stressed individuals sometimes with 2 horizontal bands; no blue iridescence on cheeks, opercle and anterior body .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Benitochromis Riomuniensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 3°N - 2°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Täpläpalettikala |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benitochromis riomuniensis | Linke & Staeck | 1981 | Synonym |
| Nanochromis riomuniensis | Thys van den Audenaerde | 1981 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Benitochromis Riomuniensis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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