Placidochromis Pallidus
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Pallidus (Placidochromis pallidus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 49 and 61 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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): 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 34.0-35.6 %SL; snout length 32.4-32.5 % head length; lower jaw length 31.1-34.8 % head length; outer oral dentition well developed bicuspid; lachrymal depth 20.4-21.9 % head length; cheek depth 21.6-22.8 % head length; interorbital width 19.6-21.1 % head length; eye diameter 33.6-36.0 % head length; predorsal distance 37.2-39.6 %SL; body depth 34.0-34.9 %SL; caudal peduncle depth 62.5-65.4 % caudal peduncle length .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Pallidus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 49 - 61 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, only known from Chiwanga Bay in Mozambique (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Pallidus.
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