Chromidotilapia Kingsleyae
📖 Overview
Omnivorous, preferring smaller particles including small fish, albeit rarely . Polygamous, ovophilic, female mouthbrooding species that does not form pair bonds . Maximum TL was recorded at 16.5 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Diagnosis: 15-19 gill rakers on first gill arch; no large spots on flanks; 4-6 bands or 2 rows of dark blotches and short horizontal lines usually visible when stressed; body depth 25.9-39.6%, mean 35.1% standard length; lachrymal depth 24.6-26.8% head length, mean 25.6% HL); base body coloration light brown to ochre; caudal fin rounded to slightly truncate in females, truncate or with some elongate rays in upper lobe (occasionally also in lower lobe) in males; males one third larger than females . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chromidotilapia Kingsleyae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Female mouthbrooders.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C ; 1°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kuonopalettihautoja |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Chromidotilapia Kingsleyae.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 138 records indexed .
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