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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Cyclopharynx Fwae

Cyclopharynx fwae Poll, 1948
Max Length
12.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Cyclopharynx Fwae (Cyclopharynx fwae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cyclopharynx fwae
Authority
Poll, 1948
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.4 cm
Latitude
10°S – 6°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
18.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cyclopharynx Fwae is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cyclopharynx Fwae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 6°N - 10°S endemic to the Fwa River (Lubu River tributary, Kasai drainage, middle Congo River basin), Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4
Food Items

algae and diatoms; ovophilic, maternal mouthbrooder (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
12.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
18.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
6°N – 10°S
Described By
Poll, 1948

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Callopharynx microdon Poll 1948 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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