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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rubricatochromis Lifalili

Rubricatochromis lifalili Loiselle, 1979
Max Length
8.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Absent from rapids and swampy habitats . Primarily found in forested habitats, but also in more savannah-like areas with gallery forests; open substratum spawner with well-defined pair-bonding .

Scientific Name
Rubricatochromis lifalili
Authority
Loiselle, 1979
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.2 cm
Latitude
4°S – 5°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Water Temp
22–24 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rubricatochromis
Rubricatochromis
Species
Rubricatochromis Lifalili
Rubricatochromis lifalili

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rubricatochromis Lifalili is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rubricatochromis Lifalili is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rubricatochromis Lifalili is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rubricatochromis Lifalili is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 2 - 12. Tropical; 22°C - 24°C ; 5°N - 4°S Central African Republic, Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01862 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
8.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–24°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
5°N – 4°S
Described By
Loiselle, 1979

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