Dark Madagascar cichlid
📖 Overview
Overview information for Dark Madagascar cichlid is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 28 - 30. This species has a prominent adipose occipital hump .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dark Madagascar cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dark Madagascar cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 15°S - 23°S central Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Trondo Mainty |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ptychochromis betsileanus | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
| Tilapia betsileana | Boulenger | 1899 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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