Coptodon Bemini
📖 Overview
Smaller specimens primarily found between sunken pieces of trees near lake shore, while larger specimens are found at greater depth - between 3 and 8 m; feeds mainly on plants and small quantities of diatoms and insects . Pair-bonding, open substrate brooder/spawner . Biparental species that constructs a nest at a depth between 1 and 5 m, usually on a muddy bottom; pit relatively large and normally surrounded by some smaller satellite pits; when threatened, females will often seek refuge in these pits while males tend to swim away to open water . Maximum size recorded is 8.7 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Diagnosis: lower pharyngeal jaw robust, with a large, heart-shaped dentigerous plate, covered with numerous fine, regularly arrayed teeth; mouth squared and obtuse . Lips broad and fleshy; ventral margin of lower lip folded and fringed . Fine buccal dentition of slender, movably implanted, spatulate teeth, 25-45 in outer premaxillary row .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coptodon Bemini is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C endemic to Lake Bemin, Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
plants and small quantities of diatoms and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilapia bemini | Thys van den Audenaerde | 1972 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Coptodon Bemini.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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