Tylochromis Robertsi
📖 Overview
Opportunistic benthic macrophage . Mainly feeds on plants and insects (as well as their larvae) . Female mouthbrooder that does not pair-bond .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. Diagnosis: upper lateral line extending full length of dorsal fin base and descending a row before proceeding length of three or more scales; 14-15 gill-rakers, widely spaced along lower limb of first arch; 36-40 lateral line scales; head length 29.0-35.7% of standard length; usually 29 vertebrae; inferior vertebral apophysis short and oriented caudad rather than of standard Tylochromis type .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tylochromis Robertsi is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tylochromis Robertsi is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tylochromis Robertsi is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C Central African Republic.
🌿 Ecology
plants and insects (as well as their larvae) (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 35 records indexed .
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