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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Polli

Haplochromis polli Thys van den Audenaerde, 1964
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Max Length
9.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Very common within its distributional range; prefers shallow, slow-flowing zones near riverbanks; likely feeds on detritus, algae, small insects or crustaceans; agamous, ovophilic, maternal mouthbrooder .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis polli
Authority
Thys van den Audenaerde, 1964
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
9.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Polli is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Polli is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 3°S - 5°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4
Food Items

detritus, algae, small insects or crustaceans; agamous, ovophilic, maternal mouthbrooder (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
9.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Thys van den Audenaerde, 1964

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