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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Laparogramma

Haplochromis laparogramma Greenwood & Gee, 1969
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
5–35 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Laparogramma (Haplochromis laparogramma), first described by Greenwood & Gee, 1969 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 8.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 5 to 35 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 Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis laparogramma
Authority
Greenwood & Gee, 1969
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.5 cm
Depth Range
5–35 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Laparogramma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Laparogramma 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 5 - 35 m . Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.42
Food Items

Diptera larva and pupae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Greenwood & Gee, 1969

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