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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Steatocranus Gibbiceps

Steatocranus gibbiceps Boulenger, 1899
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Steatocranus gibbiceps is species of cichlid native to the Malebo Pool and lower parts of the Congo River in Africa. This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL.

Scientific Name
Steatocranus gibbiceps
Authority
Boulenger, 1899
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Water Temp
24–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Steatocranus
Steatocranus
Species
Steatocranus Gibbiceps
Steatocranus gibbiceps

🐟 Physical Description

: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Steatocranus Gibbiceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Steatocranus Gibbiceps is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Deposit eggs in caves.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4
Food Items

mollusks (snails); pair-bonding, cave spawning species (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–27°C
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
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1899

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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