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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Beadlei

Haplochromis beadlei Trewavas, 1933
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Max Length
11.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits shallow inshore regions of the main lake and the lake ward inlets to the marginal swamps ; over sand, sand with mud-detritus overlay and deep mud. Feeds on insect larvae (Chironomid & Trichoptera) as well as on plant epidermis .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis beadlei
Authority
Trewavas, 1933
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
11.8 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Beadlei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Beadlei 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 female.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 0°S - 1°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.33
Food Items

insect larvae (Chironomid & Trichoptera) as well as on plant epidermis (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
1996

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Trewavas, 1933

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