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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Astatotilapia Swynnertoni

Astatotilapia swynnertoni Boulenger, 1907
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Max Length
9.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Astatotilapia Swynnertoni is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Astatotilapia swynnertoni
Authority
Boulenger, 1907
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
9.5 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Astatotilapia Swynnertoni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Astatotilapia Swynnertoni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 15°S - 20°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
9.5cm
Dorsal Spines
15
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1907

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