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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Plagiodon

Haplochromis plagiodon Regan & Trewavas, 1928
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs in shallow water over a exposed sandy beach . Remains of Diptera and Ephemeroptera larvae (together with many fine sand grains) were found in the intestines of the two specimens which were examined .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis plagiodon
Authority
Regan & Trewavas, 1928
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
8.5 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Plagiodon is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Plagiodon is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Plagiodon is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Regan & Trewavas, 1928

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