Cichlid
📖 Overview
Common near papyrus shores . Apparently it never occurs offshore. Seems to be a detritus feeder since plant fragments and insect larvae are predominant elements of the gut .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous. Tropical; 22°C - ? ; 1°N - 1°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cichlid · Yellow Belly Albert |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astatotilapia aeneocolor | Greenwood | 1973 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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