Western Madagascar cichlid
📖 Overview
Western Madagascar cichlid (Ptychochromis onilahy) 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 8.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. It is distinguished from all congeners by the presence of a lachrymal plate that extends ventrally to cover a portion of the upper lip . Body deep and laterally compressed . Two inner rows of teeth in both upper and lower jaws . It has cycloid scales above the upper lateral line on the flanks . In life, adults are uniformly gray brown, paler ventrally and lacking any obvious body markings . In preservative, the ground coloration is brownish to golden-brown, lighter ventrally, and all fins are brownish .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western 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 Western Madagascar cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
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