Cyphotilapia Gibberosa
📖 Overview
Type specimen was caught at a depth of 34 m . Cyphotilapia species are known to occur in big schools in the 30 to 40 meter layer or even deeper .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: three scale rows between upper and lower lateral lines; 34-36 scales on longitudinal line; 31-52 outer teeth on upper jaw; body heigth 43.3-51.2% SL; predorsal 37.5-44.9% SL; length of dorsal fin base 57.1-64.6% SL; pectoral fin length 36.0-47.2% SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cyphotilapia Gibberosa is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cyphotilapia Gibberosa is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cyphotilapia Gibberosa is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 34 - 34 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Tanganyika, known from the coastal region of the southern half of the lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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