Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Etroplinae |
Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater, |
Distribution: |
Africa: Betsikoba River in Madagascar (Ref. 78623). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 9-9; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Diagnosis: Paretroplus petiti is a deep-bodies Paretroplus and it is distinguished from all congeners, except P. menarambo, by dark brown colouration in combination with the lack of a strong lateral barring pattern (Ref. 78623). It is distinguished from P. menarambo by the absence of a pinstriped pigmentation pattern, which results in the latter species due to conspicuous spotting on scales (Ref. 78623). Further, P. petiti can be distinguished from all congeners by a deep, disk-shaped body and the presence of lateral ridges of scales that are free from the fin membranes over the entire length of the soft dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 78623). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 June 2016 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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