Placidochromis Vulgaris
📖 Overview
Placidochromis Vulgaris (Placidochromis vulgaris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.6 cm. 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; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. Diagnosis: snout length 35.4 % head length; lower jaw length 34.5 % head length; outer oral dentition unicuspid; lachrymal depth 20.3 % head length; cheek depth 25.2 % head length; predorsal distance 36.1 %SL; body depth 34.6 %SL; caudal peduncle length 17.8 %SL .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Placidochromis Vulgaris is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical endemic to Lake Malawi, present in Malawi (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Placidochromis Vulgaris.
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