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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Copadichromis Chrysonotus

Copadichromis chrysonotus Boulenger, 1908
Max Length
16.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Copadichromis Chrysonotus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Copadichromis chrysonotus
Authority
Boulenger, 1908
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Copadichromis
Copadichromis
Species
Copadichromis Chrysonotus
Copadichromis chrysonotus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Copadichromis Chrysonotus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Copadichromis Chrysonotus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Copadichromis Chrysonotus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Spawns in the water column and does not build bowers . Females carries fry in mouth.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 8.0 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C ; 9°S - 15°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45
Food Items

zooplankton (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
16.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
8–8.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1908

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cyrtocara chrysonotus Boulenger 1908 Synonym
Haplochromis chrysonotus Boulenger 1908 Synonym
Paratilapia chrysonota Boulenger 1908 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .

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