Placidochromis Minutus
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Minutus (Placidochromis minutus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 112 and 114 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; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Diagnosis: head length 38.8 %SL; body depth 36.4 %SL; 24 gill-rakers on lower limb; snout length 28.9 % head length; lower jaw length 43.0 % head length; 2/2 inner oral tooth rows; premaxillary pedicel length 31.9 % head length; relatively narrow interorbital, 41.7 % head length; lachrymal length 18.3 % head length; cheek depth 19.1 % head length; interorbital width 17.0 % head length; predorsal distance 41.3 %SL . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Minutus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Placidochromis Minutus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Placidochromis Minutus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 112 - 114 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Nkhotakota in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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