Spangled cichlid
📖 Overview
Considered an easygoing and adaptable fish of long standing with aquarists. Is noteworthy among lake mouth brooders by the fact that both parents participate in the incubation of the brood, which implies that the mates are bonded in a monogamous relationship lasting until at least as long as the fry are incubated .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spangled cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spangled cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Both parents are mouthbrooders.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - ? ; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 3°S - 9°S Endemic throughout Lake Tanganyika, at great depths.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Spangled cichlid is an edible species."
- 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
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Spangled cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Spangled cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limnochromis auritis | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia aurita | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis auritus | Boulenger | 1901 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Spangled cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 33 records indexed .
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