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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Pachycephalus

Haplochromis pachycephalus Greenwood, 1967
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Max Length
23.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
30–36 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

All specimens but one were caught over soft bottoms some distance off-shore but close to islands . The specimens which were examined contained macerated fish remains in their stomachs. Fragments of Haplochromis species, other cichlids and cyprinids were identified in the samples .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis pachycephalus
Authority
Greenwood, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
23.2 cm
Depth Range
30–36 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
31.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Pachycephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Pachycephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Pachycephalus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 30 - 36 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
23.2cm

🌡️ 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
31.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Greenwood, 1967

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