Bujurquina Beniensis
📖 Overview
Bujurquina Beniensis (Bujurquina beniensis), first described by Vallejos, 2023 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 24. This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: longer snout; deeper head, body and caudal peduncle; shorter pectoral fin; more scales in the E1 series; discontinuous longitudinal band, bars 5 and 6 not fused; preopercular spot; no coloration pattern on flank scales Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bujurquina Beniensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Bolivia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bujurquina Beniensis.
🔍 Similar Species
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