Placidochromis Rotundifrons
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Rotundifrons (Placidochromis rotundifrons) 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. It occurs at depths between 34 and 67 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): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 32.8-33.6 %SL; snout length 27.3-29.8 % head length; lower jaw length 34.9-37.1 % head length; outer oral dentition well developed bicuspid; cheek depth 17.9-20.5 % head length; interorbital width 17.2-19.5 % head length; eye diameter 39.5-41.0 % head length; body depth 31.3-24.2 %SL . : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Rotundifrons is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 34 - 67 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, present in the southern part of the lake and at Kande Beach in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Rotundifrons.
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