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The Jentink's cichlid (Tylochromis jentinki) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 27 cm.
Description
Jentink's cichlid is a West African cichlid that lives mainly in brackish water but is also found upstream in rivers. The species has a stocky, silvery-grey body with a continuous, spiny dorsal fin and grows to about 27 cm. It is an opportunistic bottom feeder that eats mainly insects and their larvae. The species is a maternal mouthbrooder: the female carries the eggs and young in her mouth and does not form a pair bond. Tylochromis cichlids occur in estuaries and lagoons along the West African coast. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Jentink's cichlid?
The Jentink's cichlid has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Maternal mouthbrooder without a fixed pair bond; lives mainly in brackish estuarine water.
Where does the Jentink's cichlid live?
The Jentink's cichlid lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. West Africa; estuaries, lagoons and lower reaches of rivers.
How big does the Jentink's cichlid get?
The Jentink's cichlid grows to a maximum of about 27 cm.
Is the Jentink's cichlid dangerous to humans?
No, the Jentink's cichlid is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Tylochromis
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