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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Michaeli

Haplochromis michaeli Trewavas, 1928
Max Length
14.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
3–15 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

All specimens caught less than 200 m from the shore over mud substrate in a sheltered gulf or bay, or in the lee of a large island . The stomachs of 7 specimens which were examined contained unidentifiable fish remains .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis michaeli
Authority
Trewavas, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
14.5 cm
Depth Range
3–15 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Michaeli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Michaeli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Michaeli is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 15 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Trewavas, 1928

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