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Genus Family: Cichlidae 🍽️ 2 Edible

Sarotherodon

Species
13
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1.6 kg
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
2.25
Threatened
6

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Sarotherodon

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
12
🔄 Diadromous
1

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
VU
CR
Least Concern 5
Vulnerable 1
Critically Endangered 6

🌐 Geographic Distribution

China
2 spp.
Gabon
1 spp.
Thailand
1 spp.
Chile
1 spp.
Philippines
1 spp.
Iraq
1 spp.
Vanuatu
1 spp.
France
1 spp.
Suriname
1 spp.
Cambodia
1 spp.
Oman
1 spp.
Indonesia
1 spp.
United States
1 spp.
South Africa
1 spp.
Israel
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

detritivore
100%
1
Shallowest
0 m
Deepest
3 m