Threadfin cichlid
📖 Overview
Lives in the shallow, rocky habitat; extremely shy; usually found in groups; feeds on algae and has long digestive tract . Feeds by scraping rock biocover . Females brood their young in the mouth .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Threadfin cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Threadfin cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Larvae of up to 3.17 cm TL are mouthbrooded by female parent 14.3 cm SL long .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 7°S - 9°S endemic to Lake Tanganyika, restricted to the southwestern part of the lake (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
algae and has long digestive tract (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Threadfin Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | tähtikivikkohautoja |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perissodus trewavasae | Poll | 1948 | Synonym |
| Petrochromis trewavasae trewavasae | Poll | 1948 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Threadfin cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 31 records indexed .
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