The genus is named after the Benito River in Equatorial Guinea.
Identification
Small chromidotilapiine cichlids with four openings of the laterosensory system in the lachrymal bone and three additional tubular infra-orbital bones, 16 circumpeduncular scales. All species are mouthbrooders.
Size
Smallest 70mm, largest 140mm, average 90mm, most commonly 80mm. All SL.