Pelmatochromis Nigrofasciatus
📖 Overview
Pelmatochromis Nigrofasciatus (Pelmatochromis nigrofasciatus), first described by Pellegrin, 1900 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 11.60 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Diagnosis: rather deep-bodied (40.0-47.0% SL), greatest depth well behind dorsal fin origin; head moderately large (length 34.0-37.2% SL); wide interorbital (33.5-41% HL); mouth terminal and small; jaws (specimens >60 mm SL) with outer row teeth evenly spaced conical, unicuspid, 2-4 rows of smaller unicuspid inner teeth; smaller individuals often with some shouldered unicuspid or bicuspid teeth in jaws; caudal peduncle short and deep . Soft dorsal and anal fins produced in adults, extending well over caudal fin in males . Caudal fin truncate and heavily scaled over base; 3.5-4 scales between upper lateral line and dorsal fin origin; lanceolate epibranchial rakers; tips of pelvic fins in males reach well beyond the spinous anal fin .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pelmatochromis Nigrofasciatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratilapia dorsalis | Pellegrin | 1902 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia longipinnis | Nichols & Griscom | 1917 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia nigrofasciata | Pellegrin | 1900 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis dorsalis | Pellegrin | 1902 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis longipinnis | Nichols & Griscom | 1917 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pelmatochromis Nigrofasciatus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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