Pelmatolapia Cabrae
📖 Overview
Maximum standard length reported is 37.0 cm . Probably pair bonding . Open substrate brooder/spawner with both parents guarding the brood .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. Diagnosis: 12 or more rakers on lower limb of first gill arch; outer row jaw teeth gracile and somewhat spatulate; adults with dark, broad vertical stripes on flanks; ventral scales with small irregular red-brown spots; head profile straight; lower pharyngeal jaw with relatively strong teeth not forming a felt-like covering .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pelmatolapia Cabrae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pelmatolapia Cabrae is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Pelmatolapia Cabrae is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilapia cabrae | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Tilapia haugi | Pellegrin | 1911 | Synonym |
| Tilapia ngomensis | Pellegrin | 1913 | Synonym |
| Tilapia ngomoensis | Pellegrin | 1913 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 84 records indexed .
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