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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Benthochromis Tricoti

Benthochromis tricoti (Poll, 1948)
Max Length
16.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Benthochromis Tricoti is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Benthochromis tricoti
Authority
(Poll, 1948)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Water Temp
23–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Benthochromis
Benthochromis
Species
Benthochromis Tricoti
Benthochromis tricoti

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Benthochromis Tricoti is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Benthochromis Tricoti is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Benthochromis Tricoti is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Benthochromis Tricoti is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.48
Food Items

small crustaceans as well as plankton (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
16.5cm
Dorsal Spines
17
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
10
Vertebrae
36

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–25°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2025

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Poll, 1948)

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Benthochromis Tricoti is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Benthochromis Tricoti is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Benthochromis Tricoti has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Haplotaxodon tricoti Poll 1948 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .

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