Placidochromis Trewavasae
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Trewavasae (Placidochromis trewavasae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 70 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): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 35.4-36.4 %SL; snout length 30.0-33.3 % head length; lower jaw length 40.0-41.3 % head length; premaxillary pedicel length 34.0-35.6 % head length; lachrymal 18.2-19.6 % head length; eye diameter 35.3-36.1 % head length; interorbital width 17.8-20.0 % head length; 21-24 gill-rakers on lower limb of first arch; predorsal distance 37.7-39.1 %SL . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Trewavasae is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Placidochromis Trewavasae is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Placidochromis Trewavasae is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 70 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, present in the southeastern arm of the lake in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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