Tylochromis Pulcher
📖 Overview
Mainly found in lakes and surrounding swamps and seasonally inundated forests; primarily a benthic macrophage . Feeds upon larger particles, plants as well as insects; maternal mouthbrooder that does not pair bond .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 29. Diagnosis: slender, gracile lower pharyngeal jaw with a narrow, elongate keel; 17-19 gill-rakers on lower limb of first arch; entire premaxillary oral flap; mature males with a prominent oblique band behind head . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tylochromis Pulcher is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tylochromis Pulcher.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .
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