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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Apogonoides

Haplochromis apogonoides Greenwood, 1967
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Max Length
13.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
7–26 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Haplochromis Apogonoides is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis apogonoides
Authority
Greenwood, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
13.2 cm
Depth Range
7–26 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Apogonoides
Haplochromis apogonoides

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Apogonoides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Apogonoides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Apogonoides is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 7 - 26 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
13.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Greenwood, 1967

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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