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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Estor

Haplochromis estor Regan, 1929
Max Length
17 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
3–6 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Estor (Haplochromis estor), first described by Regan, 1929 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 17.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 3 to 6 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. 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 estor
Authority
Regan, 1929
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
17 cm
Depth Range
3–6 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Estor is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Estor is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Mouthbrooding by female.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 6 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73
Food Items

fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
17cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Regan, 1929

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