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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Trimorphic Kivu Haplo

Haplochromis paucidens Regan, 1921
Max Length
10.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Trimorphic Kivu Haplo (Haplochromis paucidens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis paucidens
Authority
Regan, 1921
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
23–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Trimorphic Kivu Haplo
Haplochromis paucidens

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trimorphic Kivu Haplo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trimorphic Kivu Haplo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trimorphic Kivu Haplo is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 9.1 - 9.5. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 2°S - 3°S endemic to Lake Kivu (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–25°C
pH Range
9.1–9.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1921

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Trimorphic Kivu Haplo

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Astatotilapia paucidens Regan 1921 Synonym
Haplochromis schoutedeni Poll 1932 Synonym
Haplochromis wittei Poll 1939 Synonym
Paralabidochromis paucidens Regan 1921 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 199 records indexed .

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