Electric blue kande
📖 Overview
Found in sandy areas . Feeds on small cichlids, possibly small invertebrates as well . Breeding males protect an area of about 2 meters in diameter with a nest located at its center .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Melanin pattern showing 9-11 vertical bars; dorsal head profile convex; lower head profile straight and almost horizontal .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Electric blue kande is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 5 - 30 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
small cichlids, possibly small invertebrates as well (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Electric Blue Kande |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | raitahämyahven |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Electric blue kande.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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