Alkali Cichlid
📖 Overview
Alkali Cichlid (Stomatepia mariae), first described by (Holly, 1930) is a fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Alkali Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Alkali Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Habitat and distribution data for Alkali Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Alkali Cichlid · Nsess |
| 🌍SWA | Nsess |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Alkali Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 15 records indexed .
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