Diplotaxodon Longimaxilla

📖 Overview

Diplotaxodon Longimaxilla (Diplotaxodon longimaxilla), first described by Stauffer, Phiri & Konings, 2018 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 18.10 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

Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Diagnosis: The body depth distinguishes Diplotaxodon longimaxilla, 28.9-32.4% of standard length, from D. altus, 35.1-37.8% of standard length, D. limnothrissa, 22.5-27.8% of standard length, D. argenteus, 27.3-27.6% of standard length, and D. greenwoodi, 34.2-36.5% of standard length . Diplotaxodon longimaxilla, with horizontal eye diameter 27.1-32.1% of head length, has a smaller eye than D. macrops, horizontal eye diameter 35.2-38.2% of head length; the smaller cheek depth of D. longimaxilla, 15.2-19.4% of head length, distinguishes it from both D. aeneus, 23.2-28.1% of head length, and D. apogon, 23.2-28.0% of head length; it has more lateral-line scales than D. ecclesi, 35-38 vs. 32 .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Diplotaxodon Longimaxilla is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 80 - ? m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Diplotaxodon Longimaxilla.

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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