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Cichlid Genera
Cichlids () are a large, diverse, and widespread family of percomorph fish in the family Cichlidae, order Cichliformes. At least 1,760 species have been scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families, with only the Cyprinidae being more speciose. 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. They are native to the Neotropics, Africa (including Madagascar), the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent, although some species have been introduced worldwide. 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 aquarium fish kept by hobbyists, including the angelfish, oscars, and discus. Cichlids have the largest number of endangered species among vertebrate families, most in the haplochromi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyclidia
''Cyclidia'' is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily of Cyclidiinae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1857. Cyclidia is one of two genera in the subfamily of Cyclidiinae, the other being '' Mimozethes''. The two genera differ in their genitalia, the male genitalia of the cyclidia is more developed and the female genitalia contains sclerotization, where '' Mimozethes does not.'' Cyclidia reside in Southeast Asia, specifically in China, India, Indonedia, Japan, Korean Peninsula, Laos, Mayanma, Nepal, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam Vietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV), is a country at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, with an area of about and a population of over 100 million, making it the world's List of countries and depende .... Species * '' Cyclidia dictyaria'' Swinhoe, 1899 * '' Cyclidia diehli'' Lutz & Kobes, 2002 * '' Cyclidia fabiolaria'' Oberthür, 1884 * '' Cyclidia fractifasciata'' Leec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bathybatini
Bathybatini is a tribe of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. They are mostly found in relatively deep waters and mainly feed on fish ('' Bathybates'' and '' Hemibates'') or plankton Plankton are the diverse collection of organisms that drift in Hydrosphere, water (or atmosphere, air) but are unable to actively propel themselves against ocean current, currents (or wind). The individual organisms constituting plankton are ca ... ('' Trematocara'').Smith, M.P. (1998). Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids, p. 9. They are mouthbrooders. This tribe is sometimes restricted to ''Bathybates'', in which case ''Hemibates'' is in Hemibatini and ''Trematocara'' in Trematocarini. References Pseudocrenilabrinae {{Pseudocrenilabrinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenwoodochromini
''Greenwoodochromis'' is a small genus of cichlid fish that are endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. It is the only genus in the monotypic tribe Greenwoodochromini, however, some authorities have synonymised the Greenwoodochromini with the tribe Limnochromini. Abstract The generic name is a compound noun, made up of the surname Greenwood, in honour of the British ichthyologist Peter Humphry Greenwood (1927-1995), and the Greek word ''chromis'' which was used by Aristotle for a type of fish. This was probably the drum Sciaenidae and may be derived from the word ''chroemo'' which means "to neigh" in reference to the noise made by drums. This word was applied to a number of percomorph fishes, such as damselfish, cardinalfish, dottybacks, wrasses and cichilds, by ichthyologists as these were thought to be closely related. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * '' Greenwoodochromis bellcrossi'' (Poll Poll, polled, or polling may refer to: Forms ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gobiocichlini
''Gobiocichla'' is a small genus of rheophilic cichlids native to the Cross ( Manyu) and Niger Rivers in Africa. Species There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * '' Gobiocichla ethelwynnae'' T. R. Roberts, 1982 * '' Gobiocichla wonderi'' Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 466,029 in 203,271 households, and a population density of 990 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . Etymology The name "Kanazaw ..., 1951 References * * http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/gobio_wonderi_pt1.php Pseudocrenilabrinae Cichlid genera Taxa named by Robert H. Kanazawa {{Tilapiini-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Etiini
''Etia nguti'' is a species of cichlid fish endemic to Cameroon in Central Africa where it is only known from the Nguti River (Ehumbve river), a tributary of the Cross- Manyu River. This species can reach up to in standard length. It is the only member of its genus and tribe The term tribe is used in many different contexts to refer to a category of human social group. The predominant worldwide use of the term in English is in the discipline of anthropology. The definition is contested, in part due to conflict .... Etymology The species name refers to the village Nguti in Southwestern Cameroon where the majority of the type series was collected. The generic name "Etia" in the indigenous Mbo language spoken in Nguti means "located in", 'Etia Nguti' literally means "located in Nguti."Schliewen, U.K. and M.L. Stiassny, 2003. ''Etia nguti'', a new genus and species of cichlid fish from the River Mamfue, Upper Cross River basin in Cameroon, West-Central Africa. Ichthyol. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eretmodini
Eretmodini is a tribe of African cichlids. It contains five species of freshwater fish endemic to Lake Tanganyika. They are small fish with reduced swim bladders that are found near the bottom in the turbulent, coastal surf zone.Smith, M.P. (1998). Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids, p. 10. They are mouthbrooders. Genera There are three genera, consisting of five species in the tribe: *''Eretmodus ''Eretmodus'' is a genus of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa East Africa, also known as Eastern Africa or the East of Africa, is a region at the eastern edge of the Africa, African continent, distinguished by its unique geo ...'' Boulenger, 1898 *'' Spathodus'' Boulenger, 1900 *'' Tanganicodus'' Poll, 1950 References External links * http://ctdbase.org/detail.go?type=taxon&acc=319068 * Pseudocrenilabrinae * Cichlid fish of Africa {{Pseudocrenilabrinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ectodini
Ectodini is a tribe of cichlids that are endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. They live in the benthic zone. Most of the genera in this tribe are monotypic. These fishes show diverse morphology and behaviour and the tribe includes taxa which live in sandy, muddy and rocky habitats. Genera The following genera are classified in the tribe Ectodini: * '' Aulonocranus'' Regan, 1920 * '' Callochromis'' Regan, 1920 * '' Cardiopharynx'' Poll Poll, polled, or polling may refer to: Forms of voting and counting * Poll, a formal election ** Election verification exit poll, a survey taken to verify election counts ** Polling, voting to make decisions or determine opinions ** Polling pla ..., 1942 * '' Cunningtonia'' Boulenger, 1906 * '' Cyathopharynx'' Regan, 1920 * '' Ectodus'' Boulenger, 1898 * '' Grammatotria'' Boulenger, 1899 * '' Lestradea'' Poll, 1943 * '' Ophthalmotilapia'' Pellegrin, 1904 * '' Xenochromis'' Boulenger, 1899 * '' Xenotilapia'' Boulenger, 1899 References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyphotilapiini
''Cyphotilapia'' is a small genus of African cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika, with ''C. frontosa'' being roughly confined to the northern half of the lake and ''C. gibberosa'' roughly to the southern half.Takahashi, T. and K. Nakaya (2003). New species of Cyphotilapia (Perciformes: Cichlidae) from Lake Tanganyika, Africa. Copeia 2003(4): 824-832. They have a distinctly banded pattern, bulbous foreheads when mature and can reach up to in length. These are a mouth-brooding cichlid with a rather small batch of fry each spawn. The mother will hold the fry in her mouth for about 3–4 weeks before finally releasing about 30-70 fry. These are slow-growing fish, which take up to 6 years to reach sexual maturity. They can live for up to 25 years. Species There are currently two recognized species A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyprichromini
Cyprichromini is a tribe of African cichlids, containing seven species in two genera: '' Cyprichromis'' and '' Paracyprichromis''. Most species are endemic to Lake Tanganyika; only '' C. microlepidotus'' has also been seen in eastern Tanzania. The members of this tribe are small elongated fish found in schools in open waters where they feed on plankton Plankton are the diverse collection of organisms that drift in Hydrosphere, water (or atmosphere, air) but are unable to actively propel themselves against ocean current, currents (or wind). The individual organisms constituting plankton are ca ....Smith, M.P. (1998). Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids, p. 9. They are mouthbrooders. References External links Phylogenetic analysis of Cyprichromini (Perciformes: Cichlidae) endemic to Lake Tanganyika and validation of the genus ParacyprichromisMitochondrial phylogeny of the Cyprichromini, a lineage of open-water cichlid fishes endemic to Lake Tanganyika, East Africa Pseudocreni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coptodonini
''Coptodon'' is a genus of cichlids native to fresh, brackish and coastal marine waters in Africa with ''C. zillii'' also found in the Middle East. It is the only genus in the tribe Coptodonini. Formerly included in ''Tilapia'', this genus and tribe was separated in 2013.Dunz, A.R. & Schliewen, U.K. (2013): Molecular phylogeny and revised classification of the haplotilapiine cichlid fishes formerly referred to as ''“Tilapia”''. ''Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, Available online 29 March 2013 doi: 10.1016/j.ympev.2013.03.015'' Despite the change in genus, ''Coptodon'' spp. are still referred to by the common name tilapia. Several species are important in local fisheries and a few are aquacultured. Appearance Depending on the exact species, the maximum length of ''Coptodon'' ranges from ; the smallest is ''C. snyderae'', which also is the smallest tilapia. Although the individual species typically have different nonbreeding and breeding colors, the sexes are alike. Some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coelotilapiini
''Coelotilapia joka'' is a vulnerable species of cichlid fish from rivers in Sierra Leone and Liberia in West Africa. This relatively small tilapia formerly was included in the genus ''Tilapia'', but in 2013 it was moved to its own genus ''Coelotilapia'' and tribe Coelotilapini. It is an oval shaped fish with a black body coloring. Eight to nine yellow, transverse stripes mark the body. The head has small, irregular yellow lines that extend from the eye to the snout, forehead, and mouth. It is one of the few tilapia species that regularly are kept in aquariums. Characteristics ''Coelotilapia joka'' can reach up to about in total length. It originates from West Africa; found near the banks of clear rivers and tributaries of the lower parts of the Moa and Moro Rivers, southern Sierra Leone and northern Liberia Liberia, officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country on the West African coast. It is bordered by Sierra Leone to Liberia–Sierra Leone border, its northwest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
