Thysochromis Emili
📖 Overview
Found in well oxygenated lakes and rivers situated in higher order systems of the Kouilou and Noumbi River basins . It occurs over sandy substrate in shallow, less than 0.5 m deep, clear, shoreline waters fringed by abundant overhanging vegetation, deeply undercut banks and root wads . It is probably a pair-bonding, cave brooder .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 24 - 26. Diagnosis: Thysochromis emili is distinguished from its West African congener, T. ansorgii, by the following combination of characters: fewer scale rows between the pectoral and pelvic-fin origins, 3-4 vs. 5-6; jaw teeth closely spaced and evenly implanted over entire length of both upper and lower jaws vs. widely spaced and unevenly implanted along distal portions; a supraoccipital crest that is continuous with the frontal ridge vs. terminating posterior to frontal ridge ; a shorter postorbital length, 38.2-41.9% of head length vs. 42.8-46.7%; and a shorter caudal peduncle length, 7.7-11.3% of standard length vs. 11.4-12.7% . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thysochromis Emili is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Thysochromis Emili is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Thysochromis Emili is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
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