Haplochromis Oligolepis
📖 Overview
Haplochromis Oligolepis (Haplochromis oligolepis), first described by Lippitsch, 2003 is a small fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 8.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Longitudinal scale count 29-31; modal snout length 30.5% HL; maxilla not reaching to below orbit; mouth isognathous; large scaleless opercular spot; all gill rakers bluntly conical; inner tooth rows in lower jaw not extending posteriorly; outer-row teeth in lower jaw 34-48; caudal peduncle length 10.7-14.0% SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Oligolepis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Oligolepis.
🔍 Similar Species
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