Maylandia Benetos
📖 Overview
Maylandia Benetos (Maylandia benetos), first described by Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye, 1997 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 8.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Gill rakers on first ceratobranchial 9-12; gill rakers on first epibranchial 2-3.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Maylandia Benetos is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Maylandia Benetos.
🔍 Similar Species
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