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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Lacrimosus

Haplochromis lacrimosus Boulenger, 1906
Max Length
9.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits exposed sandy beaches . The stomach and intestinal contents of the specimens which were examined consisted of fine sand grains, bottom detritus (incl. fragments of plant epidermis and diatom frustules), some Cladocera, and insect larvae .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis lacrimosus
Authority
Boulenger, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.7 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
14.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Lacrimosus
Haplochromis lacrimosus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Lacrimosus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Lacrimosus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Lacrimosus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 25; depth range ? - 6 m . Tropical; 23°C - 26°C ; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.33

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
9.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
7–8
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
14.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1906

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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