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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Tyrannochromis Polyodon

Tyrannochromis polyodon Trewavas, 1935
Max Length
18.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Tyrannochromis Polyodon is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Tyrannochromis polyodon
Authority
Trewavas, 1935
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
18.6 cm
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Tyrannochromis
Tyrannochromis
Species
Tyrannochromis Polyodon
Tyrannochromis polyodon

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tyrannochromis Polyodon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tyrannochromis Polyodon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Tyrannochromis Polyodon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Tyrannochromis Polyodon is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 11°S - 12°S Endemic to Lake Malawi.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
18.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Trewavas, 1935

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Cyrtocara polyodon Trewavas 1935 Synonym
Haplochromis polyodon Trewavas 1935 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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