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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Dichrourus

Haplochromis dichrourus Regan, 1922
Max Length
18.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4
Depth
3–27 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in both sheltered and exposed places (including beaches), over sand and shingle substrates . Gut contents of the specimens which were examined consisted of fish remains (Haplochromis and other cichlids) and fragments of larval insects.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis dichrourus
Authority
Regan, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
18.6 cm
Depth Range
3–27 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Dichrourus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Dichrourus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Dichrourus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 27 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4±0.67

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
18.6cm

🌡️ 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
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Regan, 1922

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