Coptodon Snyderae
📖 Overview
Feeds primarily on vegetative matter (preferably algae), but also takes detritus, insects, diatoms and small amounts of sponges . A dwarf species, with females reaching sexual maturity at 25 mm SL, making this the smallest tilapiine known . The number of eggs produced is accordingly small, with 10-20 eggs usually deposited, preferably in shallow water on various substrates; large colonies composed of many pairs have been observed . Pair-bonding, open substratum brooder , with both parents guarding the brood and fry .
🔬 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, triangular (not heart-shaped) dentigerous plate, covered with stout, sparsely arrayed teeth; oral dentition coarse; outer row teeth stout bicuspids . Anterior rakers not markedly reduced in size; snout acute . Ventral margin of lower lip smooth; 10-12 slender gill rakers . Ratio of lower jaw length to lower jaw width > 1 . 1-2 inner rows of teeth on both jaws . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coptodon Snyderae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to Lake Bermin, Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
vegetative matter (preferably algae), but also takes detritus, insects, diatoms and small amounts of
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Coptodon Snyderae.
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