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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

aquarium

Lethrinops longimanus Trewavas, 1931
Max Length
15.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
50–70 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for aquarium is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Lethrinops longimanus
Authority
Trewavas, 1931
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15.3 cm
Depth Range
50–70 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Diagnosis: pharyngeal bone normal . Pharyngeal teeth enlarged or molariform . Anal fin base 20.4 (19.0-21.3)% SL .

🌀 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 50 - 70 m. Tropical; 9°S - 15°S Endemic to Lake Malawi.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4
Food Items

insect larvae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01514 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
15.3cm

🌡️ 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
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Trewavas, 1931

🍽️ 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

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 32 records indexed .

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