Placidochromis Lineatus
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Lineatus (Placidochromis lineatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 123 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 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: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 34.1-35.1 %SL; head width 39.7-41.4 % head length; snout length 31.9-34.8 % head length; lower jaw length 35.9-36.8 % head length; premaxillary pedicel length 29.2-30.8 % head length; outer oral teeth unicuspid; cheek depth 22.3-23.5 % head length; lachrymal depth 22.6-23.7 % head length; interorbital width 18.6-22.0 % head length and 47.0-54.5 % head width; lower pharyngeal teeth small and slender; predorsal distance 37.0-38.2 %SL; body depth 33.5-37.9 %SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Lineatus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 123 - 125 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Lukoma Bay in Tanzania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Lineatus.
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