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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Regan's Kivu Haplo

Haplochromis astatodon Regan, 1921
Max Length
10.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Regan's Kivu Haplo (Haplochromis astatodon) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis astatodon
Authority
Regan, 1921
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
10.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
23–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Regan's Kivu Haplo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Regan's Kivu Haplo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Regan's Kivu Haplo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 9.1 - 9.5. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 1°S - 3°S endemic to Lake Kivu (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–25°C
pH Range
9.1–9.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1921

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Regan's Kivu Haplo

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Astatotilapia astatodon Regan 1921 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 157 records indexed .

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