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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Parorthostoma

Haplochromis parorthostoma Greenwood, 1967
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Max Length
11.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Haplochromis parorthostoma
Authority
Greenwood, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
11.7 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Parorthostoma is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Parorthostoma is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Parorthostoma is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 12 m . Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
11.7cm

🌡️ 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
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Greenwood, 1967

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