Sarotherodon Occidentalis
📖 Overview
Sarotherodon Occidentalis (Sarotherodon occidentalis) 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 36.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.1, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Diagnosis: 29-31 total dorsal-fin rays; upper profile of snout strongly arched; head length 31.0-35.0% SL; 30-32 lateral line scales . 2 complete rows of scales on cheek . Toothed area of lower pharyngeal bone with concave sides; snout and cheek purple; iris orange; nape and upper part of body soiled yellowish; posterior dorsal lappets and upper edge of soft dorsal watery pink; few vague dark spots on soft dorsal and center of caudal; pelvic ending in short white filament . : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sarotherodon Occidentalis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Females employ mouthbrooding to care for the young .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇮Finnish | platinatilapia |
| 🇫🇷French | Perche Africaine |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sarotherodon Occidentalis.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 18 records indexed .
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