Maylandia Lanisticola
📖 Overview
This species is a facultative cleaner; it has been observed to feed on periphyton and to clean parasites from Lethrinops cf. lituris; additionally, it has been observed to clean parasites from Cyrtocara cf. fenestrata and Cyrtocara cf. picta . The host fish approaches the cleaner and positions itself with its dorsal fin oriented toward the cleaner, and permits the cleaner to remove ectoparasites from its fins and skin .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Maylandia Lanisticola is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.5 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 13°S - 15°S
🌿 Ecology
periphyton and to clean parasites from Lethrinops cf
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Maylandia Lanisticola.
🔍 Similar Species
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