Fissi
📖 Overview
The young of the species are more carnivorous than the adults; the latter feed predominantly on phytoplankton . Lacks marked sexual dichromatism when sexually active; forms temporary pair bonds .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11; Vertebrae: 29 - 30. Diagnosis: 17-20 rakers on lower limb of first arch; length of lower pharyngeal jaw < 43.5% of head length; 30-32 scales in lateral line; head length 39-48% of standard length . Toothed area of lower pharyngeal jaw contained 2-3 times in length of ventral keel . Total dorsal rays (including spines) 26-28 . General color dull grey; breeding (or spent?) males with black or grey smudges; no tilapia-mark, at least 6.2 cm SL or over . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fissi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fissi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
It is not known which parent mouth-broods the large eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 5°N - 4°N endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fissi · Fissi Tilapia |
| 🌍SWA | Fissi |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilapia caroli | Holly | 1930 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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