Purpleface largemouth (Serranochromis macrocephalus) fish species and information / pictures of Purpleface largemouth - Serranochromis macrocephalus

Purpleface largemouth (Serranochromis macrocephalus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Serranochromis macrocephalus

Common Name
Purpleface largemouth

Biology
Common in a broad range of habitats from mainstream margins to floodplain channels and lagoons. Preys on insects and small fish, including mormyrids and barbs, which are taken near the bottom. Breeds in spring and early summer at low water before the annual floods arrive. Relatively few eggs are laid and mouthbrooded. Matures after 1-2 years (Ref. 7248). Also caught with drawnets.

Classification

Classified By
Boulenger, 1899
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Cunene River system (Angola and Namibia); Okovango River and swamps; upper Zambezi system including Lake Cameia, Kafue River and Luangwa system; Luapula-Mweru, Lulua River and Angolan Kasai (upper and middle Congo River basin).
Range
11°S - 21°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
4.16 s.e. 0.71 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
35.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5010 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (22 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=2; tmax=5.5)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)