Tylochromis Lateralis
📖 Overview
Benthic macrophage . Feeds mainly upon insect larvae, plants and fruits, as well as detritus and molluscs . Maternal mouth brooder that does not pair bond . Tastes like Nile perch, Lates niloticus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 28 - 30. Diagnosis: 35 or fewer lateral line scales; 17 gill-rakers along lower limb of first arch; inferior vertebral apophysis with characteristic spade-like outline; lower pharyngeal jaw never very robust or mill-like; molariform dentition rarely covers half of the dentigerous surface; posstempral latero-sensory canal not fully ossified and trough-like; pectoral fins long, usually reaching the anal fin . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tylochromis Lateralis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tylochromis Lateralis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tylochromis Lateralis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelmatochromis guentheri | Sauvage | 1882 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis lateralis | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis lateralis lepidura | Pellegrin | 1900 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis lepidurus | Pellegrin | 1900 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 111 records indexed .
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