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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Pseudopellegrini

Haplochromis pseudopellegrini Greenwood, 1967
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Inhabits shallow sheltered bays and fairly exposed off-shore and deep areas. Caught over mud bottoms . Feeds on fish .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis pseudopellegrini
Authority
Greenwood, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
15 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Pseudopellegrini is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Pseudopellegrini is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Pseudopellegrini is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

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

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73
Food Items

fish (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ 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
22.00/100
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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