Haplochromis placodon pointed head (Trematocranus microstoma)

Scientific name: Trematocranus microstoma Trewavas, 1935

The Haplochromis placodon pointed head (Trematocranus microstoma) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the northern and southern parts of the lake.

Haplochromis placodon pointed head care at a glance

Temperature
24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Inhabits shallow inshore waters. Frequently seen in vegetated areas; feeds on insect larvae and crustaceans that it locates in the soft substrate.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Trematocranus microstoma
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
23.2
Depth range
4–20 m (13–66 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 4 - 20 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. Occurs in the northern and southern parts of the lake.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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