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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Alkali Cichlid

Stomatepia mariae (Holly, 1930)
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Alkali Cichlid is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Stomatepia mariae
Authority
(Holly, 1930)
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
CR
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Water Temp
25–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Alkali Cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Alkali Cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Alkali Cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Alkali Cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Habitat and distribution data for Alkali Cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Feeding Mode
Omnivore
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Dorsal Spines
15
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
25–27°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
(Holly, 1930)

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Alkali Cichlid · Nsess
🌍SWA Nsess

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .

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