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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Nanochromis Transvestitus

Nanochromis transvestitus Stewart & Roberts, 1984
Max Length
3.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
1–1 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Nanochromis Transvestitus (Nanochromis transvestitus), first described by Stewart & Roberts, 1984 is a tiny fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 3.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 1 to 1 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Nanochromis transvestitus
Authority
Stewart & Roberts, 1984
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
3.4 cm
Depth Range
1–1 m
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Nanochromis
Nanochromis
Species
Nanochromis Transvestitus
Nanochromis transvestitus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Nanochromis Transvestitus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Nanochromis Transvestitus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 5 - 12; depth range 1 - 1 m . Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 1°S - 4°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
pH Range
5–6
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Stewart & Roberts, 1984

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🌍CES cichlidka klamavá
🇩🇰Danish Transvestitcichlide

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Nanochromis Transvestitus.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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