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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Apogonoides

Haplochromis apogonoides Greenwood, 1967
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

Haplochromis Apogonoides (Haplochromis apogonoides), first described by Greenwood, 1967 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 13.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 7 to 26 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

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

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

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