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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Crassilabris

Haplochromis crassilabris Boulenger, 1906
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Crassilabris (Haplochromis crassilabris), first described by Boulenger, 1906 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis crassilabris
Authority
Boulenger, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
15 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Crassilabris
Haplochromis crassilabris

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Crassilabris is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Crassilabris 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; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ 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
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1906

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Paralabidochromis crassilabris Boulenger 1906 Synonym
Paratilapia crassilabris Boulenger 1906 Synonym

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Crassilabris.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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