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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Nyererei

Haplochromis nyererei Maas & Witte, 1985
Haplochromis Nyererei (Haplochromis nyererei)
Haplochromis Nyererei (Haplochromis nyererei)
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
1–4 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Nyererei (Haplochromis nyererei), first described by Maas & Witte, 1985 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 7.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 1 to 4 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis nyererei
Authority
Maas & Witte, 1985
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.7 cm
Depth Range
1–4 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Water Temp
22–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Nyererei
Haplochromis nyererei

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Nyererei is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Nyererei 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 females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 1 - 4 m . Tropical; 22°C - 28°C ; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.6±0.2
Food Items

algae and insects (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
7.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Maas & Witte, 1985

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pundamilia nyerere Witte-Maas & Witte 1985 Synonym
Pundamilia nyererei Witte-Maas & Witte 1985 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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