aquarium
📖 Overview
aquarium (Alticorpus peterdaviesi), first described by Burgess & Axelrod, 1973 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 50 to 125 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish, kept in the aquarium hobby, and considered a sustainable seafood option under current management. As a member of the Cichlidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Diagnosis: high number of gill-rakers; head length 31.7-35.6% of standard length; preanal length 58.7-63.1% of standard length; head width 42.2-45.4% head length; premaxillary pedicel length 22.3-25.9% head length . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 125 m , usually 73 - 91 m. Tropical; 12°S - 15°S endemic to Lake Malawi.
🌿 Ecology
diatoms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"aquarium is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Peter's Cichlid |
| 🌍NYA | Chisawasawa |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alticorpus pectinatum | Stauffer & McKaye | 1988 | Synonym |
| Lethrinops peterdaviesi | Burgess & Axelrod | 1973 | Synonym |
| Trematocranus peterdaviesi | Burgess & Axelrod | 1973 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect aquarium.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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