African sunfish
Sarotherodon melanotheron
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<fishfyi-fish slug="african-sunfish"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
African sunfish (Sarotherodon melanotheron) is a euryhaline fish of the family Cichlidae (Cichlids), in the order Cichliformes. Maximum recorded length is 28 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–3 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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نبذة
The African sunfish (Sarotherodon melanotheron) is a fish found in both freshwater and saltwater environments, reaching up to 28 cm in length. It inhabits estuaries and coastal lagoons along the West African coast and is notable for paternal mouthbrooding behavior.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 28,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 0-3m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies) |
| الفصيلة | Cichlidae (Cichlids) |
| الأنواع | Sarotherodon melanotheron |
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