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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Oligacanthus

Haplochromis oligacanthus Regan, 1922
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Max Length
6.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Haplochromis oligacanthus
Authority
Regan, 1922
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.7 cm
Latitude
1°S – 6°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Oligacanthus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Oligacanthus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Oligacanthus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 6°N - 1°S Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01862 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
6.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
6°N – 1°S
Described By
Regan, 1922

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