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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Pyrrhocephalus

Haplochromis pyrrhocephalus Maas, 1987
Max Length
7.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
3–21 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Pyrrhocephalus (Haplochromis pyrrhocephalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 21 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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 pyrrhocephalus
Authority
Maas, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.3 cm
Depth Range
3–21 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
11.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Pyrrhocephalus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Pyrrhocephalus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 21 m . Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
7.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
11.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Maas, 1987

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