Placidochromis Lukomae
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Lukomae (Placidochromis lukomae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 95 and 123 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): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 32.6-35.2 %SL; snout length 26.5-31.0 % head length; lower jaw length 33.3-36.2 % head length; premaxillary pedicel 21.5-25.8 % head length; interorbital 18.9-24.0 % head length; lachrymal 17.9-20.9 % head length; lower pharyngeal jaw 30.5-33.8 % head length; 14-18 gill-rakers on lower limb of first arch; predorsal distance 35.6-38.5 %SL . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Lukomae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Placidochromis Lukomae is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Placidochromis Lukomae is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 95 - 123 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, present in Malawi and Tanzania (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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