Copadichromis Insularis
📖 Overview
Found in sand/rock interface and over sandy patches around the islands, between 13 and 18m; territorial males build spawning bowl from beneath flat rocks; spawning occurs underneath the rock; females and non-territorial males occur in small groups (up to 10 individuals) and feed on plankton in the water column 1-3 m above the bottom .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: 3 lateral spots on body; supra-pectoral spot in contact with upper lateral line; supra-pectoral spot about 1.5 times supra-anal spot; supra-anal spot in contact with upper lateral line; breeding males with wide yellow marginal band in anal fin, blue breast, no black submarginal band in dorsal fin and white margin of dorsal fin . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Copadichromis Insularis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Copadichromis Insularis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Copadichromis Insularis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 13 - 18 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
plankton in the water column 1-3 m above the bottom (Ref
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🛡️ Conservation Assessment
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