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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Martini

Haplochromis martini Boulenger, 1906
Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found on exposed shores and in sheltered bays, over both sand and mud but probably not close inshore . Feeds mainly on fish, also on Diptera larvae .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis martini
Authority
Boulenger, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
10.4 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Martini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Martini 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 female.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 12 m. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.9±0.63
Food Items

fish, also on Diptera larvae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1906

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