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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Humilior

Haplochromis humilior Boulenger, 1911
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

In Lake Victoria, confined to shallow water over sandy beaches in both sheltered and exposed areas . The stomachs of the specimens which were examined contained bottom debris (sand grains, plant fragments, diatom frustules and blue-green algae) together with remains of both larval and pupal insects (esp. Diptera & Trichoptera less frequently Ephemeroptera); also mollusks .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis humilior
Authority
Boulenger, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9 cm
Latitude
3°S – 3°N
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Humilior
Haplochromis humilior

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Humilior is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Humilior is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Humilior is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 3°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.27

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ 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
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
3°N – 3°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Labrochromis humilior Boulenger 1911 Synonym
Tilapia humilior Boulenger 1911 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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