Placidochromis Acuticeps
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Acuticeps (Placidochromis acuticeps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Diagnosis: head width 36.6-40.0 % head length; body depth 33.5-36.1 %SL; snout length 29.8-33.6 head length; lower jaw length 38.6-44.0 % head length; outer oral dentition well developed, tricuspid or bicuspid; premaxillary pedicel length 24.6-26.9 % head length; cheek depth 16.8-20.3 % head length; interorbital length 17.6-19.4 % head length; interorbital width 44.1-51.6 % head width .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Acuticeps is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Mvunguti in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Acuticeps.
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