Gobiocichla Wonderi
📖 Overview
Rheophilic , occurs in swift waters and rapids . Feeds mainly on algue attached to rocks . Probably a cave spawner that practices pair-bonding, albeit weakly . From aquarium observations: no assistance from male exhibited during guarding or cleaning of eggs and larvae; juveniles swim freely at about 3 weeks post-spawning and are guarded by both parents for about 1 month; male is not as strongly involved during brood care as female .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 22 - 24; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 2 - 4; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10; Vertebrae: 33 - 35. Diagnosis: upper jaw moderately protrusible; groove between upper jaw and snout "normal" for Cichlidae, continuous around snout and moderately deep; snout tip not visible from below; body vertically oval in cross-section; squamation relatively only slightly reduced; Tilapia mark on soft dorsal present in juveniles and adults . : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gobiocichla Wonderi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 17°N - 10°N
🌿 Ecology
algue attached to rocks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пескаревидная цихлида |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labrochromis polli | Daget | 1952 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Gobiocichla Wonderi.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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