Placidochromis Nigribarbis
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Nigribarbis (Placidochromis nigribarbis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.4 cm. 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): 13 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 33.4-37.0 % SL; snout length 26.1-30.9 % head length; lower jaw length 38.4-39.9 % head length; premaxillary pedicel length 29.0-30.5 % head length; lachrymal 17.2-20.6 % head length; eye 38.2-39.9 % head length; interorbital width 21.2-22.0 % head length; 16-18 gill-rakers on lower limb of first arch . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Nigribarbis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Placidochromis Nigribarbis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Placidochromis Nigribarbis is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, present in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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