Placidochromis Boops
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Boops (Placidochromis boops) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 74 and 125 metres. 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
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 37.9-39.8 %SL; body depth 34.9-37.7 %SL; snout length 30.8-35.3 % head length; lower jaw length 42.6-46.0 % head length; premaxillary pedicel length 29.4-34.0 % head length; cheek depth 19.7-23.4 % head length; lachrymal length 19.7-22.7 % head length; predorsal distance 39.7-41.8 %SL; 16-19 gill-rakers on lower limb of first arch . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Boops is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 74 - 125 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, occurs in the southern part of the lake in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Boops.
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