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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Labrochromis Mawepili

Labrochromis mawepili Mahulu & Seehausen, 2025
Max Length
14.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

The species is mainly found in offshore areas at depths greater than 4 meters, characterized by gently to moderately sloping terrain with substrates of small boulders and steep rocks. Its diet consists primarily of snails and ostracods, with insect larvae consumed occasionally and in smaller proportions .

Scientific Name
Labrochromis mawepili
Authority
Mahulu & Seehausen, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
14.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Labrochromis
Labrochromis
Species
Labrochromis Mawepili
Labrochromis mawepili

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Labrochromis Mawepili is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
14.4cm
Dorsal Spines
15
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Mahulu & Seehausen, 2025

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