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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Thoracochromis Fasciatus

Thoracochromis fasciatus Perugia, 1892
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Thoracochromis Fasciatus (Thoracochromis fasciatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Thoracochromis fasciatus
Authority
Perugia, 1892
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Thoracochromis
Thoracochromis
Species
Thoracochromis Fasciatus
Thoracochromis fasciatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Thoracochromis Fasciatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Thoracochromis Fasciatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Thoracochromis Fasciatus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 5°S - 6°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01862 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Perugia, 1892

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .

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