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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Labriformis

Haplochromis labriformis Nichols & La Monte, 1938
Max Length
6.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Haplochromis labriformis
Authority
Nichols & La Monte, 1938
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
6.2 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 30. Diagnosis: Haplochromis labriformis is a small, moderately slender micrognathic species, with unequally bicuspid teeth, a single inner row in both jaws, and the caudal third part of the premaxilla edentulous . Body of the preserved specimen uniformly light brown, without markings . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Labriformis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Labriformis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S known from Lake Victoria (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.2cm
Dorsal Spines
15
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
9
Vertebrae
30

🌡️ 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
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Nichols & La Monte, 1938

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