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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Parananochromis Axelrodi

Parananochromis axelrodi Lamboj & Stiassny, 2003
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Parananochromis Axelrodi (Parananochromis axelrodi), first described by Lamboj & Stiassny, 2003 is a fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Parananochromis axelrodi
Authority
Lamboj & Stiassny, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Parananochromis
Parananochromis
Species
Parananochromis Axelrodi
Parananochromis axelrodi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Parananochromis Axelrodi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Parananochromis Axelrodi 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

Habitat and distribution data for Parananochromis Axelrodi is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
15
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lamboj & Stiassny, 2003

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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