Tylochromis pulcher Stiassny 1989

Diagnosis: slender, gracile lower pharyngeal jaw with a narrow, elongate keel; 17-19 gill-rakers on lower limb of first arch; entire premaxillary oral flap; mature males with a prominent oblique band behind head (Ref. 52346).Description: juveniles (

Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Analsoft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 29

Mainly found in lakes and surrounding swamps and seasonally inundated forests (Ref. 52346). Primarily a benthic macrophage (Ref. 52346). Feeds upon larger particles, plants as well as insects (Ref. 52307).

Mainly found in lakes and surrounding swamps and seasonally inundated forests; primarily a benthic macrophage (Ref. 52346). Feeds upon larger particles, plants as well as insects; maternal mouthbrooder that does not pair bond (Ref. 52307).

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