Electric Blue
📖 Overview
Electric Blue (Sciaenochromis fryeri) 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 11.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Electric Blue is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Electric Blue is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Electric Blue is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 10 - 40 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Electric Blue · Electric Blue Cichlid |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Azur-cichlide |
| 🇩🇪German | Azurcichlide |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Sinihämyahven |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Azul eléctrico · Cíclido azul eléctrico africano |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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