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Genus Family: Cichlidae 🍽️ 3 Edible

Tropheus

Species
6
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
10 yrs
Avg Trophic
3.10
Threatened
2

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Tropheus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
6

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
EN
Least Concern 2
Near Threatened 1
Endangered 2

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Philippines
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
6 m
Deepest
10 m