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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Dolorosus

Haplochromis dolorosus Trewavas, 1933
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Dolorosus (Haplochromis dolorosus), first described by Trewavas, 1933 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis dolorosus
Authority
Trewavas, 1933
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
12 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Dolorosus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Dolorosus 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 females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical known specimen collected from the River Chambura, flowing into the Kazinga Channel.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Trewavas, 1933

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