Placidochromis Minor
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Minor (Placidochromis minor) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 66 and 69 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Diagnosis: dorsal head profile strongly convex; head length 33.0-33.7 %SL; snout length 26.1-27.5 % head length; lower jaw length 36.9-37.0 % head length; outer oral dentition well developed bicuspid; premaxillary pedicel length 23.6-25.0 % head length; lachrymal depth 16.3-17.0 % head length; cheek depth 14.4-15.2 % head length; interorbital width 13.3-15.6 % head length; body depth 30.6-31.6 %SL . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Minor is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 66 - 69 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Msaka in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Minor.
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