Nesomantis thompsoni

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:averageTemperature 15 cm
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:bodyStyle laterally compressed
gptkbp:breedingSeason mouthbrooder
separate breeding tank recommended
year-round in optimal conditions
forms pairs during breeding.
gptkbp:class Actinopterygii
gptkbp:colors varied
varies by locality
can change color based on mood
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Thompson's_cichlid
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
monitored by conservation organizations
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution endemic_to_Malawi
gptkbp:eggColor lay eggs on flat surfaces
gptkbp:environmentalImpact important in its ecosystem
gptkbp:family Cichlidae
gptkbp:fauna potential for sustainable aquaculture
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy 1990
gptkbp:fishSpecies can be aggressive during breeding
gptkbp:geneticDiversity subject of genetic research
gptkbp:genus Nesomantis
gptkbp:growthRate moderate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
gptkbp:hasAuthorityOver Stauffer et al.
gptkbp:healthcare popular among hobbyists
requires space
best with non-aggressive species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nesomantis thompsoni
gptkbp:kingdom Animalia
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Lake_Malawi
gptkbp:order Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Nesomantis_spp.
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for cichlid diversity
gptkbp:socialStructure can be kept in groups
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships other cichlids
gptkbp:team minimum 100 liters
compatible with similar-sized fish
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:typeOf fry are free-swimming after 3 days
gptkbp:waterManagement 24-28 °C
pH 7.5-8.5
gptkbp:wingArea elongated dorsal fin