Threespot torpedo (Exochochromis anagenys) fish species and information / pictures of Threespot torpedo - Exochochromis anagenys

Threespot torpedo (Exochochromis anagenys) fish species information

Scientific Name
Exochochromis anagenys

Common Name
Threespot torpedo

Biology
Inhabits moderately deep water over sandy and rocky substrates and feeds on fishes (Ref. 267).

Classification

Classified By
Oliver, 1989
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
Africa
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in Thumbi West Island and the south east arm of Lake Malawi.
Range
14°S - 15°S

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
23 °C
Water Temperature To
27 °C
Depth From - meters
5 m
Depth To - meters
126 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30 benthopelagic; depth range 5 - 126 m (Ref. 55954)
Trophic Level
4.2 s.e. 0.73 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
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
20.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: ; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)