Placidochromis Chilolae
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Chilolae (Placidochromis chilolae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 51 and 57 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): 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. Diagnosis: head length 34.0-35.2 %SL; snout length 29.3-31.2 % head length; lower jaw length 33.1-34.4 % head length; premaxillary pedicel 26.0-27.6 % head length; lachrymal 18.6-20.0 % head length; interorbital 20.8-23.2 % head length; lower pharyngeal jaw 28.2-28.8 % head length; 14-16 gill-rakers on lower limb of first arch; predorsal distance 37.4-38.5 %SL . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Chilolae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 51 - 57 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Chilola Bay in Mozambique (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Chilolae.
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