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Genus Family: Cichlidae 🍽️ 7 Edible 🐠 42 Aquarium

Placidochromis

Species
43
Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.23
Threatened
1

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Placidochromis

🐟 Species in Genus Placidochromis

43 total
aquarium
Placidochromis longimanus
LC 💧 Freshwater Edible Aquarium
aquarium
Placidochromis johnstoni
LC 💧 Freshwater Edible Aquarium
aquarium
Placidochromis subocularis
LC 💧 Freshwater Edible Aquarium
aquarium
Placidochromis polli
LC 💧 Freshwater Edible Aquarium
aquarium
Placidochromis hennydaviesae
LC 💧 Freshwater Edible Aquarium
Deep-water hap
Placidochromis electra
LC 💧 Freshwater Edible Aquarium
Placidochromis Acuticeps
Placidochromis acuticeps
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Acutirostris
Placidochromis acutirostris
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Argyrogaster
Placidochromis argyrogaster
LC 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Boops
Placidochromis boops
LC 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Borealis
Placidochromis borealis
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Chilolae
Placidochromis chilolae
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Communis
Placidochromis communis
LC 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Domirae
Placidochromis domirae
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Ecclesi
Placidochromis ecclesi
LC 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Elongatus
Placidochromis elongatus
LC 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Fuscus
Placidochromis fuscus
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Intermedius
Placidochromis intermedius
LC 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Koningsi
Placidochromis koningsi
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Lineatus
Placidochromis lineatus
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Longirostris
Placidochromis longirostris
LC 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Longus
Placidochromis longus
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Lukomae
Placidochromis lukomae
LC 💧 Freshwater Aquarium
Placidochromis Macroceps
Placidochromis macroceps
DD 💧 Freshwater Aquarium

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
43

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
DD
Least Concern 23
Endangered 1
Data Deficient 19

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Philippines
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

herbivore
100%
1
Shallowest
4 m
Deepest
147 m