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Finley's cichlid (Benitochromis finleyi) — Cichlidae

Finley's cichlid

Benitochromis finleyi
Family: Cichlidae
EN · Endangered

The Finley's cichlid (Benitochromis finleyi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 8 cm.

Length
7.6 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

Benitochromis finleyi is a small cichlid from coastal rivers of western Cameroon in West Africa. The species reaches about 8 cm; males are brightly coloured with yellow, red and blue tints, while females are duller. It is a pair-bonding, biparental mouthbrooder: the pair deposits the eggs on an open surface and both parents then take the brood into the mouth. The fish inhabits clear, vegetated streams and rivers. Owing to habitat loss and its restricted range the species is regarded as endangered. It is occasionally kept in the aquarium hobby.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Finley's cichlid?

The Finley's cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Finley's cichlid live?

The Finley's cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Finley's cichlid get?

The Finley's cichlid grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.

Is the Finley's cichlid dangerous to humans?

No, the Finley's cichlid is harmless to humans.

Is the Finley's cichlid edible?

The Finley's cichlid is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Finleys cichlide sourced
English name
Finley's cichlid sourced
Scientific name
Benitochromis finleyi
Family
Cichlidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
7.6 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Yellow / gold inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Benitochromis

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