Placidochromis Ordinarius
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Ordinarius (Placidochromis ordinarius) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 53 and 122 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 34.6-37.3 %SL; snout length 32.7-35.5 % head length; lower jaw length 34.5-38.6 % head length; premaxillary pedicel length 27.3-30.4 % head length; outer oral dentition well-developed bicuspid; 1/1 inner oral tooth rows; lachrymal depth 21.4-23.2 % head length; cheek depth 21.8-24.4 % head length; interorbital width 16.5-20.0 % head length .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Ordinarius is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 53 - 122 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawin widely distributed (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Ordinarius.
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