Mylochromis Durophagus
📖 Overview
Mylochromis Durophagus (Mylochromis durophagus), first described by Turner, 2024 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 9.00 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 9. This species is distinguished by the following characters: lower jaw dentition is “Placidochromis-type,” with the outer series extending in a relatively straight line toward the posterior end of the jaw; dorsal body with a strong oblique stripe; differs from its congeners except M. anaphyrmus, M. mola, M. sphaerodon strongly molarized pharyngeal dentition; snout 33.4%-37.4% HL; body 39.1%-40.2% SL; head profile less steep 40° and an upwardly angled gape 40° .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mylochromis Durophagus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mylochromis Durophagus.
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