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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Riponianus

Haplochromis riponianus Boulenger, 1911
Max Length
10.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Found in exposed and sheltered littoral areas with a sand or rock substrate . Is mainly insectivorous. Trichoptera and Ephemeroptera larvae were in the stomachs of the fish which were examined. Bivalves and gastropods were also found in the samples .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis riponianus
Authority
Boulenger, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10.4 cm
Latitude
3°S – 3°N
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Riponianus
Haplochromis riponianus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Riponianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Riponianus 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; 3°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.41

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
10.4cm

🌡️ 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
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
3°N – 3°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Pelmatochromis riponianus Boulenger 1911 Synonym
Psammochromis riponianus Boulenger 1911 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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