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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

aquarium

Lethrinops lethrinus Günther, 1894
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Max Length
20 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
0–20 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits shallow water near river outlets and also common a little upstream in those rivers. Feeds on small invertebrates .

Scientific Name
Lethrinops lethrinus
Authority
Günther, 1894
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
20 cm
Depth Range
0–20 m
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Lethrinops
Lethrinops
Species
aquarium
Lethrinops lethrinus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for aquarium is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - 20 m. Tropical; 9°S - 17°S Recorded in small perennial rivers on the western shore of Lake Malawi.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

small invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
20cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Günther, 1894

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"aquarium is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for aquarium is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquarium has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Scarlet Fin Lethrinus
🇫🇮Finnish malawintonkija

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 13 records indexed .

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