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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Microdon

Haplochromis microdon Boulenger, 1906
Max Length
14.8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4
Depth
2–11 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits the littoral zones over both firm and soft substrates . Since the dentition and jaw structure of H. microdon so closely resemble those of H. parvidens, the feeding habits of the two species may well be similar .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis microdon
Authority
Boulenger, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
14.8 cm
Depth Range
2–11 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Microdon
Haplochromis microdon

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Microdon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Microdon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Microdon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 2 - 11 m . Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
14.8cm

🌡️ 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
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1906

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Lipochromis microdon Boulenger 1908 Synonym
Pelmatochromis microdon Boulenger 1906 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .

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