Maylandia Mbenjii
📖 Overview
Maylandia Mbenjii (Maylandia mbenjii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.8 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Gill rakers on first ceratobranchial 11-13; gill rakers on first epibranchial 2-3.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Maylandia Mbenjii 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 Mbenjii.
🔍 Similar Species
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