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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Ptistes

Haplochromis ptistes Greenwood & Barel, 1978
Max Length
10.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Ptistes (Haplochromis ptistes) 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 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis ptistes
Authority
Greenwood & Barel, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
10.6 cm
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Ptistes is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Ptistes 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; depth range ? - 28 m . Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5
Food Items

mollusks (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Greenwood & Barel, 1978

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Labrochromis ptistes Greenwood & Barel 1978 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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