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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Heusinkveldi

Haplochromis heusinkveldi Maas, 1987
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Max Length
7.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
3–21 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Haplochromis Heusinkveldi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis heusinkveldi
Authority
Maas, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
7.6 cm
Depth Range
3–21 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Heusinkveldi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Heusinkveldi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Heusinkveldi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 21 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.45

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7.6cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Maas, 1987

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