Placidochromis Turneri
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Turneri (Placidochromis turneri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 75 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: head length 35.5-37.2 %SL; snout length 31.7-36.3 % head length; lower jaw length 32.8-36.4 % head length; outer oral dentition well developed bicuspid; 2/2 inner oral tooth rows; premaxillary pedicel length 24.1-28.1 % head length; gape inclined at about 15° to horizontal; cheek depth 21.9-24.7 % head length; lachrymal depth 18.3-22.0 % head length; interorbital width 18.8-21.7 % head length; eye diameter 31.8-35.8 % head length; predorsal distance 37.8-40.2 %SL; body depth 36.0-38.5 %SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Turneri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Placidochromis Turneri is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Placidochromis Turneri is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 50 - 75 m . Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, present in Tanzania and Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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