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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Niloticus

Haplochromis niloticus Greenwood, 1960
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Max Length
10.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Haplochromis Niloticus is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis niloticus
Authority
Greenwood, 1960
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
10.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Niloticus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Niloticus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Niloticus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 3°N - 2°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10.2cm

🌡️ 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
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Greenwood, 1960

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