Mylochromis Rotundus
📖 Overview
Mylochromis Rotundus (Mylochromis rotundus), first described by Turner, 2024 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 10.50 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 relatively straight toward the posterior end of the jaw; body rounded, snout short, eyes large eye which readily distinguished it from most other known oblique striped species; body depth >38% SL, no enlarged pharyngeal teeth which distinguish the species from its congeners except from M. semipalatus and M. melanonotus; snout length 0.9-1.2 x eye diameter .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mylochromis Rotundus 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 Rotundus.
🔍 Similar Species
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