Coptodon Gutturosus
📖 Overview
Prefers sponges, but small amounts of diatoms, plants (mostly algae) and detritus have also been found in their stomachs . Pair-bonding, open substrate brooder/spawner with both parents guarding the brood . Usually spawns in shallow waters, building colonies of up to 6 pairs separated by about 30 cm; eggs are hidden between leaves and pieces of wood .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Diagnosis: lower pharyngeal jaw robust and massive, with a large, heart-shaped dentigerous plate, covered with numerous fine, regularly arrayed teeth; mouth not squared or obtuse; ventral margin of lower lip smooth; ratio of lower jaw length to lower jaw width > 1; oral jaw teeth fixed with non-spatulate crowns . 13-16 gill rakers on first arch .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coptodon Gutturosus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coptodon Gutturosus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Coptodon Gutturosus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to Lake Bermin, Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
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