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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Tyrannochromis Nigriventer

Tyrannochromis nigriventer Eccles, 1989
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Tyrannochromis Nigriventer (Tyrannochromis nigriventer) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17 cm. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Tyrannochromis nigriventer
Authority
Eccles, 1989
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
17 cm
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Tyrannochromis
Tyrannochromis
Species
Tyrannochromis Nigriventer
Tyrannochromis nigriventer

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tyrannochromis Nigriventer is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tyrannochromis Nigriventer is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tyrannochromis Nigriventer is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tyrannochromis Nigriventer is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.5 - 8.3; dH range: 5 - 30. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 9°S - 15°S Endemic to Lake Malawi.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73
Food Items

fish (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
pH Range
7.5–8.3
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eccles, 1989

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇫🇮Finnish juovahirmuahven

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .

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