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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Eclectochromis Lobochilus

Eclectochromis lobochilus Trewavas, 1935
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eclectochromis Lobochilus (Eclectochromis lobochilus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Eclectochromis lobochilus
Authority
Trewavas, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Eclectochromis
Eclectochromis
Species
Eclectochromis Lobochilus
Eclectochromis lobochilus

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosis: 15 lower gill-rakers; lips more swollen at the symphyses of the jaws than at the lateral parts .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eclectochromis Lobochilus 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; 24°C - 26°C ; 10°S - 11°S Endemic to Lake Malawi.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Trewavas, 1935

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Eclectochromis Lobochilus.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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