Coptodon Spongotroktis
📖 Overview
Feeds mainly on freshwater sponges, but also filamentous algae, phytoplankton and small amounts of insects . Substrate brooder . Probably pair-bonding, with both parents guarding the brood .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: lower pharyngeal jaw robust, with a large, non-heart-shaped but triangular dentigerous plate, covered with stout, sparsely arrayed teeth; oral dentition coarse; outer row teeth stout bicuspids; anterior gill rakers not markedly reduced in size . Snout acute . Ventral margin of lower lip smooth; gill rakers (12-14) stout and fleshy with a crenulate median membrane connecting outer and inner row rakers . Ratio of lower jaw length to lower jaw width usually < 1 . Upper jaw with 2-4, in lower jaw with 2-3 inner tooth rows .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coptodon Spongotroktis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coptodon Spongotroktis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Coptodon Spongotroktis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to Lake Bermin, Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
freshwater sponges, but also filamentous algae, phytoplankton and small amounts of insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilapia spongotroktis | Stiassny, Schliewen & Dominey | 1992 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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