Tylochromis Sudanensis
📖 Overview
Prefers algae and plant matter, as well as invertebrates; maternal mouthbrooder that does not pair-bond . Maximum total length 26.0 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. Diagnosis: 13 or fewer (rarely 14) gill-rakers along lower limb of first arch; 37-43 lateral line scales; head length 28.0-34.1% of standard length; predorsal length 36.5-43.2% of standard length; more gradual rise in dorsal spine length from 1st to 6th-7th; pectoral fin relatively short, rarely reaching level of spinous anal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tylochromis Sudanensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tylochromis Sudanensis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouth brooder (male or female is unknown).
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 18°N - 5°N
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sudaninseuloja · Sudaninseuloja Sudaninseuloja |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylochromis jentinki sudanensis | Daget | 1954 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 13 records indexed .
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