Northern Madagascar cichlid
📖 Overview
Northern Madagascar cichlid (Ptychochromis curvidens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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): 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 27 - 28. It is distinguished from all congeners by the presence of a characteristically robust and strongly recurved oral dentition . An extremely deep-bodied and robust species, rather less laterally compressed than other members of the genus . Coloration in life: body dark golden-green dorsal of midline, and bright, iridescent golden below; no distinctive lateral markings; unpaired fins dusky charcoal gray, membranes grayish to hyaline, pelvic fins hyaline proximal to base, blackish distally, and pectoral fins bright yellowish-orange . Ground coloration in preservative is dark brownish-green: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Northern Madagascar cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Northern Madagascar cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
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