Buccochromis rhoadesii (Boulenger, 1908)

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Cichlidae \| Pseudocrenilabrinae
Synonyms	Paratilapia rhoadesii, Cyrtocara rhoadesii, Haplochromis rhoadesii, ... more
Common names	罗氏颊丽鱼, Keltaverkkoahven, Gelber Lepturus-Buntbarsch, ... more

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Main reference

Maréchal, C. 1991. (Ref. 5607)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 34.1 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5607)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 27°C (Ref. 13614)

Africa: widely distributed in Lake Malawi and upper Shire River.
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Short description

Diagnosis: snout longer than B. lepturus, and subadults deeper bodied (Ref. 55954). Coloration: dark band on the lateral line; subadults typically yellow (Ref. 55954).

Found over muddy bottoms in shallow, sheltered bays. Also occurs over sandy areas off beaches. Juveniles inhabit very shallow sandy shores. Feeds on fish (Ref. 5595).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec<1000)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Binohlan, Crispina B.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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