Whitelip Cichlid
📖 Overview
Whitelip Cichlid (Placidochromis phenochilus), first described by Trewavas, 1935 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 15.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whitelip Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitelip Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 8°S - 11°S Known only from the holotype taken from Vua in the northern part of Lake Malawi.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Whitelip Cichlid |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | mariinimalawinahven |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrtocara phenochilus | Trewavas | 1935 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis phenochilus | Trewavas | 1935 | Synonym |
| Protomelas phenochilus | Trewavas | 1935 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Whitelip Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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