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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Pearl of Likoma

Pseudotropheus joanjohnsonae Johnson, 1974
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
1–5 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Pearl of Likoma is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pseudotropheus joanjohnsonae
Authority
Johnson, 1974
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
10 cm
Depth Range
1–5 m
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Pearl of Likoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pearl of Likoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pearl of Likoma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pearl of Likoma is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.0 - 8.5; dH range: 10 - 15; depth range 1 - 5 m. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 11°S - 13°S West Island.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
pH Range
7–8.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Johnson, 1974

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Labidochromis exasperatus Burgess 1976 Synonym
Labidochromis joanjohnson Johnson 1974 Synonym
Labidochromis joanjohnsonae Johnson 1974 Synonym
Melanochromis exasperatus Burgess 1976 Synonym
Melanochromis joanjohnsonae Johnson 1974 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .

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