Tylochromis Leonensis
📖 Overview
Appears to be an exclusively Upper Guinean Province species . Inhabits large sandbanks and hardly ever penetrates into small streams . Benthic macrophage . Feeds primarily upon insects and their larvae, but also accepts plants . Oviphilous , maternal mouthbrooder that does not pair bond .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 28. Diagnosis: 2 scale rows between upper lateral line and anterior part of lower lateral line . High lateral line count (38-42); low gill raker count (13-15 along lower limb of first arch); lower pharyngeal jaw with a short, deep keel that is deeply indented along the ventral margin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tylochromis Leonensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 10°N - 4°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | punaeväseuloja |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tylochromis Leonensis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .
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