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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Rudolfianus

Haplochromis rudolfianus Trewavas, 1933
Max Length
5.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Is confined to the shallow and protected inshore areas of the lake although there is a population inhabiting a crater lake on Central Island .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis rudolfianus
Authority
Trewavas, 1933
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Rudolfianus
Haplochromis rudolfianus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Rudolfianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Rudolfianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Rudolfianus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 5°N - 2°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2006

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Trewavas, 1933

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Thoracochromis rudolfianus Trewavas 1933 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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