Placidochromis Domirae
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Domirae (Placidochromis domirae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 78 and 79 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): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: snout length 35.9-37.1 % head length; lower jaw length 36.2-38.7 % head length; premaxillary pedicel length 31.9-32.3 % head length; outer oral teeth entirely unicuspid or unequally bicuspid; 2/3 inner oral tooth rows; cheek depth 27.0-28.4 % head length; lachrymal depth 23.7-25.2 % head length; interorbital width 50.7-52.8 % head width; lower pharyngeal teeth slender to moderately enlarged; body depth 37.6-40.6 %SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Domirae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 78 - 79 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Domira Bay in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Domirae.
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