Copadichromis Geertsi
📖 Overview
Copadichromis Geertsi (Copadichromis geertsi), first described by Konings, 1999 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 12.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 25 to 50 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 18 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11. Depth of body 2.2-2.5 times in SL; head length 3.1-3.4 times in SL . Eye diameter 3.0-3.1 times in HL; interorbital width 3.4-3.8 times in HL; premaxillary pedicel 2.5-3.0 times in HL and depth of preorbital 5.7-6.4 times in HL . Teeth in 3 rows in upper jaw and 3 to 4 rows in lower jaw . Males have only unicuspid teeth; in females the outer row of the lower jaw is mostly bicuspid . Length of pectoral fin 2.5-2.8 times in SL . Caudal peduncle 6.9-7.4 times in SL; peduncle depth 1.0-1.1 times in its length . Scales: 34-35 scales in a longitudinal series . Two, sometimes only one, distinct spots on the flank .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Copadichromis Geertsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
The spawning site or nest is normally constructed under and against a rock with a diameter of between 50 to 200 cm; the male excavates the sand from beneath the rock and heaps it up, building a semicircular wall around the spawning site; male spawning sites are usually at least 4 meters apart .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 25 - 50 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | laukkiutaka |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Copadichromis Geertsi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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