Maylandia Cyneusmarginata
📖 Overview
Maylandia Cyneusmarginata (Maylandia cyneusmarginata), first described by Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye, 1997 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Gill rakers on first ceratobranchial 10-12; gill rakers on first epibranchial 2-3.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Maylandia Cyneusmarginata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Maylandia Cyneusmarginata.
🔍 Similar Species
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