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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Bartoni

Haplochromis bartoni Greenwood, 1962
Max Length
19.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in areas near dense plant stands, either sheltered or exposed, with hard or soft bottoms. Possibly most abundant some distance off-shore (between 200-300 m) . Feeds on fish: Cichlidae (Haplochromis) and Cyprinidae .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis bartoni
Authority
Greenwood, 1962
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
19.5 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Bartoni is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Bartoni is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Bartoni is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by female.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73
Food Items

fish: Cichlidae (Haplochromis) and Cyprinidae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
19.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Greenwood, 1962

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