Trematochromis Benthicola

📖 Overview

Overview information for Trematochromis Benthicola is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Body deep and moderately compressed . Presence of a thick sensory canal on the six infraorbitals, with large openings that are widely separated from each other . Unicuspid outer and inner teeth on both jaws; outer teeth arranged in a single regular row; inner teeth smaller than outer teeth, arranged in three to six irregular rows on anterior part of upper jaw . Presence of 2 scale rows between upper and lower lateral lines . Scales ctenoid on flank; cheek scaled; dorsal and anal fins with scales at base; caudal fin with small scales anteriorly on fin membranes between rays; paired fins without scales . Upper lateral line high on body with 21-25 scales, lower lateral line running along body axis with 11-16 scales, two pored scales anteriorly on caudal fin .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trematochromis Benthicola is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trematochromis Benthicola is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C ; 3°S - 6°S

🌿 Ecology

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🛡️ Conservation Assessment

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🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .

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