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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Heusinkveldi

Haplochromis heusinkveldi Maas, 1987
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

Haplochromis Heusinkveldi (Haplochromis heusinkveldi), first described by Maas, 1987 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 7.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 3 to 21 metres. 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 Critically Endangered.

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

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; 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

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Heusinkveldi.

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