Eclectochromis lobochilus
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
ACTINOPTERYGII |
PERCIFORMES |
CICHLIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Eclectochromis lobochilus |
| Species Authority: |
(Trewavas, 1935) |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Sometimes classified in Protomelas. Considered conspecific with Eclectochromis lobichilus in Konings, 1995 but this is disputed (Snoeks 2004). |
Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Least Concern
ver 3.1
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| Year Published: |
2006 |
| Assessor/s: |
Kazembe, J. & Makocho, P. |
| Reviewer/s: |
Snoeks, J. (Freshwater Fish Red List Authority) & Darwall, W. (Freshwater Biodiversity Assessment Programme) |
| Contributor/s: |
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Justification:
Endemic to Lake Malawi. Widespread distribution with no major widespread threats identified
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Geographic Range
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Population
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| Population: |
No information available.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
Occurs along rocky shores and occasionally in the intermediate sand/rock zone. Prefers depths of 5–15 m. Feeds on insects and their larvae and other invertebrates that hide in the biocover. Breeding males defend a cave in the rocky habitat. Females guard fry after they have been released. Known as 'Haplochromis Hertae' in the aquarium trade.
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| Systems: |
Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): |
Potential over-fishing.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
None.
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