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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Macrops

Haplochromis macrops Boulenger, 1911
Max Length
9.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits shallow sandy region . Feeds on sub-imaginal Ephemeroptera. Isoptera and colonial blue-green algae were also found in a few specimens. The occurrence of sub-imaginal or adult insects and planktonic blue-green algae, together with the absence of bottom debris suggests that H. macrops feeds at the surface or in mid-water .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis macrops
Authority
Boulenger, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
9.1 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Macrops is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Macrops is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Macrops is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.8±0.31
Food Items

sub-imaginal Ephemeroptera

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
9.1cm

🌡️ 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
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1911

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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