Tylochromis Jentinki
📖 Overview
Prefers brackish water but is also found further upstream in rivers . Opportunistic benthic macrophage . Prefers insects and their larvae; maternal mouthbrooder that does not pair-bond .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 10; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. Diagnosis: 3 rows of scales between anterior parts of upper and lower lateral line; lips fleshy; upper edge of lower jaw horizontal when mouth is closed . Lower jaw teeth on a distinctly shelf-like elevated processus on dentary in juveniles and mature females . Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tylochromis Jentinki is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tylochromis Jentinki is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tylochromis Jentinki is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical; 14°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇷🇺Russian | Нигерийский тилохромис |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratilapia jentinki | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis jentinki | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Tylochromis jentiki | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Tylochromis jentincki | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
| Tylochromis jentinki jentinki | Steindachner | 1894 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 40 records indexed .
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