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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Iodotropheus Declivitas

Iodotropheus declivitas Stauffer, 1994
Max Length
6.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Iodotropheus Declivitas (Iodotropheus declivitas) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Iodotropheus declivitas
Authority
Stauffer, 1994
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
6.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Gill rakers on first ceratobranchial 7-10; gill rakers on first epibranchial 2-3.: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Iodotropheus Declivitas 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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
6.5cm
Dorsal Spines
16
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Stauffer, 1994

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