High-finned Madagascar cichlid
📖 Overview
High-finned Madagascar cichlid (Ptychochromis grandidieri) 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 21.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Expansive second pharyngobranchial tooth plates with 4-7 rows of closely set teeth . A yellowish to golden base coloration with a horizontal series of well-defined black blotches situated mid-laterally on the flank .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for High-finned Madagascar cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for High-finned Madagascar cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for High-finned Madagascar cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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