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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Dentex

Haplochromis dentex Regan, 1922
Max Length
15.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in sheltered bays with mud substrates, exposed sandy beaches, open off-shore waters with rock and shingle bottoms, and a fairly exposed bay with a hard substrate. Depth range extends to at least 7.5 m . Feeds on small Haplochromis .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis dentex
Authority
Regan, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
15.9 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Dentex is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Dentex is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Dentex is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by female.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73
Food Items

small Haplochromis (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
15.9cm

🌡️ 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
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Regan, 1922

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Prognathochromis dentex Regan 1922 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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