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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Hiatus

Haplochromis hiatus Hoogerhoud & Witte, 1981
Max Length
11.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Hiatus (Haplochromis hiatus), first described by Hoogerhoud & Witte, 1981 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 11.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis hiatus
Authority
Hoogerhoud & Witte, 1981
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
11.2 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Hiatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Hiatus 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 ? - 9 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11.2cm

🌡️ 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
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Hoogerhoud & Witte, 1981

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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