Buettikofer's Cichlid
📖 Overview
Omnivorous, feeding on small items like detritus and insect larvae; probably an open substratum spawner .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Buettikofer's Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 10°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Buettikofer's Cichlid · Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Punahuulipalettikala |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis corbali | Boulenger | 1913 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia buettikoferi | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia corbali | Boulenger | 1913 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis corbali | Boulenger | 1913 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Buettikofer's Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 38 records indexed .
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