| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
13.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Meme, Mungo (Ref. 52307, 81260) and Wouri Rivers, Cameroon (Ref. 81260). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 16-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Diagnosis: 9 or fewer rakers on lower limb of first arch; dorsal fin with 16 spines and 11-12 soft rays; soft dorsal with blackish streaks that curve forward above the "tilapia spot" and become more longitudinal in orientation (Ref. 81260).
Description: head length 32.8-35.0% SL; lower pharyngeal jaw with tricuspid posterior teeth; ventral keel shorter than dentigerous plate; 3-4 rows of teeth in oral jaws, outer row teeth bicuspid (Ref. 81260).
Coloration: olive-brown, usually with 4 bars on flanks; opercular spot somewhat ovoid; soft dorsal with blackish streaks curving forward above the "tilapia spot" and becoming somewhat longitudinally oriented (Ref. 81260). |
| Biology: |
Probably pair-bonding, open (Ref. 52307) substrate brooder/spawner (Ref. 52307, 81260), with both parents guarding the brood (Ref. 52307). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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