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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Orthochromis Malagaraziensis

Orthochromis malagaraziensis (David, 1937)
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Orthochromis malagaraziensis
Authority
(David, 1937)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
VU
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Orthochromis
Orthochromis
Species
Orthochromis Malagaraziensis
Orthochromis malagaraziensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Orthochromis Malagaraziensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Orthochromis Malagaraziensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Orthochromis Malagaraziensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Orthochromis Malagaraziensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Orthochromis Malagaraziensis is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
18

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(David, 1937)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Haplochromis malagaraziensis David 1937 Synonym
Schwetzochromis malagaraziensis David 1937 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 26 records indexed .

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