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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Tylochromis Intermedius

Tylochromis intermedius Boulenger, 1916
Max Length
27.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Opportunistic benthic macrophage . Prefers insects and their larvae; maternal mouthbrooder that does not pair-bond .

Scientific Name
Tylochromis intermedius
Authority
Boulenger, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
27.2 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
28.00/100
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Tylochromis
Tylochromis
Species
Tylochromis Intermedius
Tylochromis intermedius

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 31. Diagnosis: 31 vertebrae . 3 scale rows between anterior parts of upper and lower lateral line; thin lips and a lower jaw with posterior end lower than tip (forming an angle of 15-20° with the horizontal) .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tylochromis Intermedius is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 2 - ?. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 14°N - 5°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01778 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
27.2cm
Dorsal Spines
14
Dorsal Rays
17
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8
Vertebrae
31

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
28.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1916

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pelmatochromis intermedeus Boulenger 1916 Synonym
Pelmatochromis intermedius Boulenger 1916 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .

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