Chromidotilapia Melaniae
📖 Overview
Prefers smaller rivers and creeks; normally found near the banks where plenty of hiding spots are available; diet consists primarily of small particles, preferably plant matter, although shrimp eggs and insect larvae are also taken . Monogamous , pair-bonding, ovophilic, biparental mouthbrooding species .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 25 - 27. Diagnosis: 14-18 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 . Relatively robust (body depth 26.7-38.2%, mean 34.4% SL); lachrymal depth less than 21% HL . No iridescence on cheek, operculum and flanks . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chromidotilapia Melaniae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Chromidotilapia Melaniae is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
In aquaria, a monogamous, pair-bonding, biparental ovophilic mouth brooder. Eggs are deposited on hard substrate or on leaves and incubated by the female for the first 2 or 3 days; afterwhich incubation may be done by both male and female (but mainly by female) .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical central and southern Gabon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | rusopalettihautoja |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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