Parananochromis Caudifasciatus
📖 Overview
Monogamous, biparental, substrate spawner displaying some degree of sexual dichromatism . Pair-bonding, cave spawner .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Diagnosis: lachrymal plus four tubular infraorbitals; slight gap between third and fourth tubular infraorbital; snout rounded; soft dorsal and anal fins, and caudal fin usually densely marked with vertically aligned rows of maculae in both sexes, those on caudal fin coalesced and usually forming a series of vertical bands . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parananochromis Caudifasciatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parananochromis Caudifasciatus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Spawns in caves.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - ? ; dH range: ? - 2. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Raitapyrstöpalettikala |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nannochromis caudifasciatus | Boulenger | 1913 | Synonym |
| Nanochromis caudifasciatus | Boulenger | 1913 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis caudifasciatus | Boulenger | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 99 records indexed .
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