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Cynotilapia
''Cynotilapia'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids. All fishes in these genus form part of the mbuna flock, the rock-dwelling fishes of Lake Malawi, in the rift valley of East Africa. All species are polygamous, maternal, ovophile mouthbrooders and carry their fry in this fashion for about 20–30 days. Species There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus, although some authorities recognise 5: * '' Cynotilapia afra'' ( Günther, 1894) * '' Cynotilapia aurifrons'' (Tawil ''Ṭawīl'' ( ar, طويل, literally 'long'), or ''al-Ṭawīl'' (), is a meter used in classical Arabic poetry Arabic poetry ( ar, الشعر العربي ''ash-shi‘ru al-‘Arabīyyu'') is the earliest form of Arabic literature. Present kn ..., 2011) * '' Cynotilapia axelrodi'' W. E. Burgess, 1976 * '' Cynotilapia chilundu'' Li, Konings & Stauffer, 2016 * '' Cynotilapia zebroides'' ( D. S. Johnson, 1975) FishBase places ''C. aurifroms'' and ''C. zebroides'' in the genus '' Microchromi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynotilapia
''Cynotilapia'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids. All fishes in these genus form part of the mbuna flock, the rock-dwelling fishes of Lake Malawi, in the rift valley of East Africa. All species are polygamous, maternal, ovophile mouthbrooders and carry their fry in this fashion for about 20–30 days. Species There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus, although some authorities recognise 5: * '' Cynotilapia afra'' ( Günther, 1894) * '' Cynotilapia aurifrons'' (Tawil ''Ṭawīl'' ( ar, طويل, literally 'long'), or ''al-Ṭawīl'' (), is a meter used in classical Arabic poetry Arabic poetry ( ar, الشعر العربي ''ash-shi‘ru al-‘Arabīyyu'') is the earliest form of Arabic literature. Present kn ..., 2011) * '' Cynotilapia axelrodi'' W. E. Burgess, 1976 * '' Cynotilapia chilundu'' Li, Konings & Stauffer, 2016 * '' Cynotilapia zebroides'' ( D. S. Johnson, 1975) FishBase places ''C. aurifroms'' and ''C. zebroides'' in the genus '' Microchromi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynotilapia Chilundu
''Cynotilapia'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids. All fishes in these genus form part of the mbuna flock, the rock-dwelling fishes of Lake Malawi, in the rift valley of East Africa. All species are polygamous, maternal, ovophile mouthbrooders and carry their fry in this fashion for about 20–30 days. Species There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus, although some authorities recognise 5: * '' Cynotilapia afra'' ( Günther, 1894) * '' Cynotilapia aurifrons'' (Tawil ''Ṭawīl'' ( ar, طويل, literally 'long'), or ''al-Ṭawīl'' (), is a meter used in classical Arabic poetry Arabic poetry ( ar, الشعر العربي ''ash-shi‘ru al-‘Arabīyyu'') is the earliest form of Arabic literature. Present kn ..., 2011) * '' Cynotilapia axelrodi'' W. E. Burgess, 1976 * '' Cynotilapia chilundu'' Li, Konings & Stauffer, 2016 * '' Cynotilapia zebroides'' ( D. S. Johnson, 1975) FishBase places ''C. aurifroms'' and ''C. zebroides'' in the genus '' Microchromi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynotilapia Aurifrons
''Cynotilapia'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids. All fishes in these genus form part of the mbuna flock, the rock-dwelling fishes of Lake Malawi, in the rift valley of East Africa. All species are polygamous, maternal, ovophile mouthbrooders and carry their fry in this fashion for about 20–30 days. Species There are currently 2 recognized species in this genus, although some authorities recognise 5: * '' Cynotilapia afra'' ( Günther, 1894) * '' Cynotilapia aurifrons'' (Tawil, 2011) * '' Cynotilapia axelrodi'' W. E. Burgess, 1976 * ''Cynotilapia chilundu ''Cynotilapia'' is a genus of haplochromine cichlids. All fishes in these genus form part of the mbuna flock, the rock-dwelling fishes of Lake Malawi, in the rift valley of East Africa. All species are polygamous, maternal, ovophile mouthbro ...'' Li, Konings & Stauffer, 2016 * '' Cynotilapia zebroides'' ( D. S. Johnson, 1975) FishBase places ''C. aurifroms'' and ''C. zebroides'' in the genus '' Microchromis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynotilapia Afra
''Cynotilapia afra'', the afra cichlid or dogtooth cichlid, is a small species of cichlid fish from Lake Malawi in East Africa, where found in rocky habitats. The genus name roughly translates as dogtooth cichlid (hence its common name) which describes the sharp, conical unicuspid teeth unique to this genus within the Lake Malawi species flock. This mbuna prefers a pH range of 7.5–8.5 and a temperature range of 23–27 °C. The afra cichlid has an elongate body with vertical blue and black bars. However, there are many different coloration patterns depending on the region the fish is from, for example, the male fish from Cobue (usually seen spelled either Kobwe or Cobwe) is shown in the adjacent picture. The population from Jalo Reef show no yellow in the body but have a solid yellow dorsal fin. Other populations have no yellow highlights at all. Males can grow up to 10 cm., females usually somewhat smaller. Like most other cichlids from Lake Malawi, ''afras'' are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynotilapia Axelrodi
''Cynotilapia axelrodi'' is a species haplochromine cichlid which is endemic to Lake Malawi where it occurs in Nkhata Bay and Chirombo Point, Malawi. Etymology The specific name honours the publisher Herbert R. Axelrod Herbert Richard Axelrod (June 7, 1927 – May 15, 2017) was an American tropical fish expert, a publisher of pet books, and an entrepreneur. In 2005 he was sentenced in U.S. court to 18 months in prison for tax fraud. Early life Axelrod was born ... (1927-2017). References Fish of Malawi Taxa named by Warren E. Burgess axelrodi Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fish described in 1976 Fish of Lake Malawi {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynotilapia Zebroides
''Microchromis zebroides'' is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi where it is only known to occur around Likoma Island where it prefers shallow, rocky areas. This species can reach a length of TL. This species can also be found in the aquarium An aquarium (plural: ''aquariums'' or ''aquaria'') is a vivarium of any size having at least one transparent side in which aquatic plants or animals are kept and displayed. Fishkeepers use aquaria to keep fish, invertebrates, amphibians, aq ... trade where it is known as the Mini-zebra. References Fish of Lake Malawi Fish of Malawi Haplochromini Fish described in 1975 Taxobox binomials not recognized by IUCN Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Cichlidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cichlid Genera
Cichlids are fish from the family Cichlidae in the order Cichliformes. Cichlids were traditionally classed in a suborder, the Labroidei, along with the wrasses ( Labridae), in the order Perciformes, but molecular studies have contradicted this grouping. The closest living relative of cichlids is probably the convict blenny, and both families are classified in the 5th edition of ''Fishes of the World'' as the two families in the Cichliformes, part of the subseries Ovalentaria. This family is both large and diverse. At least 1,650 species have been scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families. New species are discovered annually, and many species remain undescribed. The actual number of species is therefore unknown, with estimates varying between 2,000 and 3,000. Many cichlids, particularly tilapia, are important food fishes, while others, such as the ''Cichla'' species, are valued game fish. The family also includes many popular freshwater aquar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haplochromine
__NOTOC__ The haplochromine cichlids are a tribe of cichlids in subfamily Pseudocrenilabrinae called Haplochromini. This group includes the type genus (''Haplochromis'') plus a number of closely related genera such as '' Aulonocara'', '' Astatotilapia'', and '' Chilotilapia''. They are endemic to eastern, southern and northern Africa, except for ''Astatotilapia flaviijosephi'' in the ''Middle East''. A common name in a scientific context is East African cichlids – while they are not restricted to that region, they are the dominant Cichlidae there. This tribe was extensively studied by Ethelwynn Trewavas, who made major reviews in 1935 and 1989, at the beginning and at the end of her career in ichthyology. Even today, numerous new species are being described each year. The haplochromines were in older times treated as subfamily Haplochrominae, However, the great African radiation of pseudocrenilabrine cichlids is certainly not monophyletic without them, and thus they are t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cichlids
Cichlids are fish from the family (biology), family Cichlidae in the order Cichliformes. Cichlids were traditionally classed in a suborder, the Labroidei, along with the wrasses (Labridae), in the order Perciformes, but molecular studies have contradicted this grouping. The closest living relative of cichlids is probably the Pholidichthys leucotaenia, convict blenny, and both families are classified in the 5th edition of ''Fishes of the World'' as the two families in the Cichliformes, part of the subseries Ovalentaria. This family is both large and diverse. At least 1,650 species have been Binomial nomenclature, scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families. New species are discovered annually, and many species remain Undescribed taxon, undescribed. The actual number of species is therefore unknown, with estimates varying between 2,000 and 3,000. Many cichlids, particularly tilapia, are important food fishes, while others, such as the ''Cichla'' spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mbuna
Mbuna (pronounced Mmm-boo - nah ) is the common name for a large group of African cichlids from Lake Malawi, and are members of the haplochromine family. The name ''mbuna'' means "rockfish" in the language of the Tonga people of Malawi.Loiselle Paul V. (1988) ''A Fishkeepers Guide to African Cichlids.'' p 97. Salamander Books, London & New York, . As the name implies, most mbuna are cichlids that live among the piles of rocks and along the rocky shores of Lake Malawi, as opposed to the utaka, cichlids that live in the open water or on sandy shores or soft substrates. Some species of mbuna are highly sexually dimorphic, although many are not. Among biologists, almost all of the cichlid species of Lake Malawi, including mbuna and non mbuna such as the utaka, are believed to have descended from one or a very few species that became isolated in the lake. With rising water levels, new habitats could be colonized and the many isolated rocky outcrops allowed new mbuna species to form.G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Microchromis
''Microchromis'' is a small genus of haplochromine cichlids which are endemic to Lake Malawi. Species There are two species in the genus ''Microchromis'': * '' Microchromis aurifrons'' Tawil, 2011 * '' Microchromis zebroides'' D.S. Johnson, 1975 Synonymy Although FishBase recognises the genus ''Microchromis'' other authorities treat it as a junior synonym The Botanical and Zoological Codes of nomenclature treat the concept of synonymy differently. * In botanical nomenclature, a synonym is a scientific name that applies to a taxon that (now) goes by a different scientific name. For example, Linna ... of '' Cynotilapia''. References {{Taxonbar, From=Q11779526 Haplochromini * Cichlid genera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fish Of Lake Malawi
Fish are aquatic, craniate, gill-bearing animals that lack limbs with digits. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and cartilaginous and bony fish as well as various extinct related groups. Approximately 95% of living fish species are ray-finned fish, belonging to the class Actinopterygii, with around 99% of those being teleosts. The earliest organisms that can be classified as fish were soft-bodied chordates that first appeared during the Cambrian period. Although they lacked a true spine, they possessed notochords which allowed them to be more agile than their invertebrate counterparts. Fish would continue to evolve through the Paleozoic era, diversifying into a wide variety of forms. Many fish of the Paleozoic developed external armor that protected them from predators. The first fish with jaws appeared in the Silurian period, after which many (such as sharks) became formidable marine predators rather than just the prey of arthropods. Mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
