Tylochromis Variabilis
📖 Overview
Opportunistic benthic macrophage . Feeds on plants, insects and (to a lesser degree) molluscs . Maternal mouthbrooder that does not pair-bond .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. Diagnosis: 33-35 lateral line scales; 15-16 gill-rakers along lower limb of first arch; entire premaxillary oral valve present; dorsal fin length of 55.4-65.5% SL . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tylochromis Variabilis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Tylochromis Variabilis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Tylochromis Variabilis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 5°N - 12°S Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
plants, insects and (to a lesser degree) molluscs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 141 records indexed .
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