Greenwoodochromis christyi
| Scientific name | Greenwoodochromis christyi |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Trewavas & Poll |
| Year of description | 1952 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Genus | Greenwoodochromis |
Introduction
Greenwoodochromis christyi is a fresh water fish from the Africa.
Who is it?
Morphology
-
Average size12 cm
-
Maximum size15 cm
-
Longevity9 year
-
Average size12 cm
-
Maximum size15 cm
-
Longevity9 year
How to recognize Greenwoodochromis christyi ?
Greenwoodochromis christyi measures between 12 and 15 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
-
dietcarnivorous
-
Sociabilityliving as a couple or in a group
-
territorialYes
-
Way of livingdiurnal
This species tends to be easily stressed: this uneasiness is characterized by the appearance of marked black bars on its whole body.
Greenwoodochromis christyi is a fish living as a couple or in a group naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . Naturally, it tends to dig into the sand and transform its environment.
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, Greenwoodochromis christyi has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
-
Reproductionovipare incubateur buccal
-
PolygamyYes
Greenwoodochromis christyi is a fish ovipare incubateur buccal. In this species, the dominant males are polygamous and reproduce each season with several females.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
-
Temperature23 - 28 °C
-
pH (acidity)7.8 - 88
-
gh (hardness)15 - 25
Biotope presentation
To go further
Species of the same family
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
The Fishipedia team and specialist contributors are committed to providing high-quality content. However, although the information comes from scientific sources or testimonials from specialists, the cards may contain inaccuracies.
Robert Allgayer
Translation
Translation done with the valuable contribution of our translators, who make this information available to a wider audience. We sincerely thank them for their commitment.
In collaboration with : Fédération Française Aquariophilie
Species of the same family
Same genus
Greenwoodochromis bellcrossi
Cichlidae
Species of the same biotope
Scientific partners