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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Pseudotropheus Likomae

Pseudotropheus likomae Konings, Miller & Stauffer, 2024
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
0–14 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Depth assumed based on habitat, where species was found in less than 15 meters. Maximum size based on original description.

Scientific Name
Pseudotropheus likomae
Authority
Konings, Miller & Stauffer, 2024
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
7.7 cm
Depth Range
0–14 m
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: with a large number of small scales on the nape and chest region, an abrupt transition from large flank scales to small chest scales; a true ocelli; basic melanin pattern consisting of 5-7 bars (5 or fewer beneath dorsal fin) and two horizontal stripes; juveniles with the horizontal stripes only vaguely or not at all, those that lack the horizontal elements has shallower body depth 30.4-33.4%SL; mature individuals with a mid-lateral and a dorso-lateral stripe .Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pseudotropheus Likomae is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pseudotropheus Likomae is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pseudotropheus Likomae is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - 14 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.05

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
7.7cm
Dorsal Spines
18
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Konings, Miller & Stauffer, 2024

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