Humphead Madagascar cichlid
📖 Overview
Humphead Madagascar cichlid (Katria katria), first described by Reinthal & Stiassny, 1997 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 12.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 29 - 31. Solid golden-brown base body coloration, with two wide, black vertical bars on the flanks .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Humphead Madagascar cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Katria · Katria Cichlid |
| 🌍MLG | Kataria |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ptychochromoides katria | Reinthal & Stiassny | 1997 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Humphead Madagascar cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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