Mchenga Conophoros
📖 Overview
Mchenga Conophoros (Mchenga conophoros), first described by Stauffer, LoVullo & McKaye, 1993 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 11.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 2 to 3 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Diagnosis: 13-16 gill rakers on first ceratobranchial , 4-6 on epibranchial . No yellow ocelli on anal fin of females and non-breeding males; breeding males with black markings in caudal fin; preorbital 18.1-22.1% HL; teeth in outer rows on dentary and premaxilla of mature males small and bicuspid .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mchenga Conophoros is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male builds cone-shaped bowers in large breeding arenas off sand beaches in water 3-10 m deep.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 2 - 3 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kartiopesäutaka |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copadichromis conophoros | Stauffer, LoVullo & McKaye | 1993 | Synonym |
| Copadichromis conophorus | Stauffer, LoVullo & McKaye | 1993 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mchenga Conophoros.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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