Zambezi bream
📖 Overview
Zambezi bream (Pharyngochromis acuticeps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Zambezi bream is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Zambezi bream is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Zambezi bream is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 15°S - 17°S known locality in Angola (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dwarf Bream · Zambezi bream · Zambezi Happy · Zambezi River Bream |
| 🌍AFR | Zambesi Kurper |
| 🌍TSN | Tlhapi |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromis acuticeps | Steindachner | 1866 | Synonym |
| Chromis jallae | Boulenger | 1896 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis acuticeps | Steindachner | 1866 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis jallae | Boulenger | 1896 | Synonym |
| Tilapia acuticeps | Steindachner | 1866 | Synonym |
| Tilapia jallae | Boulenger | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 11 records indexed .
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