Diplotaxodon Aeneus
📖 Overview
Diplotaxodon Aeneus (Diplotaxodon aeneus), first described by Turner & Stauffer, 1998 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: eye greater than snout length; uniformely dark male breeding color, including the dorsal fin margin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Diplotaxodon Aeneus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 400 m . Tropical; 9°S - 15°S, 33°E - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Diplotaxodon Aeneus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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