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Genus Family: Cichlidae 🍽️ 3 Edible

Melanochromis

Species
15
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.31
Threatened
2

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Melanochromis

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
15

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
CR
Least Concern 9
Near Threatened 4
Critically Endangered 2

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

piscivore
50%
1
omnivore
50%
1
Shallowest
2 m
Deepest
40 m