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Home > Cichlid News Benitochromis riomuniensis from Cameroon
Cichlid News Benitochromis riomuniensis from Cameroon
We have some wild collected specimens of Benitochromis riomuniensis from Cameroon in stock. Benitochromis is closely related to the Pelvicachromis species and can be compared regarding the aquarium biology quite good with these peaceful and colorful cichlids. In contrast to Pelvicachromis, which are cave brooders, Benitochromis are biparental, ovophilous mouthbrooders. This means that both parents take care for eggs and fry; eggs and fry are given from parent to parent several times per day. The eggs are taken in the mouth immediately after spawning (= ovophilous).
There is no common name for this species so far; due to the pretty yellow lips and throat we suggest "Golden Throated King Cichlid".
For our customers: the fish have code 503053 on our stocklist. Please note that we exclusively supply the wholesale trade.
According to the IUCN Red List of Endangered species Benitochromis riomuniensis is listed as endangered due to Barrage fishing in the Fifinda region leads to sedimentation and habitat loss (threat not overfishing). The lower Ntem population is threatened by a planned deep river port and iron mine with the associated infrastructure.
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