Placidochromis Acutirostris
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Acutirostris (Placidochromis acutirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 30 and 61 metres. 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): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Diagnosis: head length 33.9-36.5 %SL; snout length 37.3-41.3 % head length; lower jaw length 36.4-40.3 % head length; premaxillary pedicel length 27.1-30.1 % head length; outer oral dentition well-developed bicuspid; interorbital width 13.7-16.8 % head length; lower pharyngeal jaw 22.3-26.7 % head length; body depth 32.4-36.0 %SL . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Acutirostris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Placidochromis Acutirostris is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Placidochromis Acutirostris is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 30 - 61 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Wissman Bay in Tanzania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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