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💧 Freshwater Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Rubricatochromis Cerasogaster

Rubricatochromis cerasogaster Boulenger, 1899
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Rubricatochromis Cerasogaster (Rubricatochromis cerasogaster) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rubricatochromis cerasogaster
Authority
Boulenger, 1899
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rubricatochromis
Rubricatochromis
Species
Rubricatochromis Cerasogaster
Rubricatochromis cerasogaster

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rubricatochromis Cerasogaster is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rubricatochromis Cerasogaster is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rubricatochromis Cerasogaster is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rubricatochromis Cerasogaster is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C ; 1°S - 3°S endemic to Lake Mai-Ndombe (=Lake Leopold II) in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01862 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1899

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