Copadichromis Cyanocephalus
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky shores; territorial males defend bowers at depths of 15-22m; females occur in small groups and normally stay within a meter from the bottom .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: 3 lateral spots on body; supra-pectoral spot about same size as supra-anal spot; 2 vertical bars between supra-pectoral spot and opercle; no black submarginal band in the dorsal fin; males in breeding coloration with blue breast and narrow yellow marginal band in anal fin; males without spots or streaks in the anal fin . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Copadichromis Cyanocephalus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Copadichromis Cyanocephalus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Copadichromis Cyanocephalus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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