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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Scheffersi

Haplochromis scheffersi Snoeks, De Vos & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1987
Max Length
8.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Haplochromis Scheffersi is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis scheffersi
Authority
Snoeks, De Vos & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Water Temp
23–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Scheffersi
Haplochromis scheffersi

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Scheffersi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Scheffersi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Haplochromis Scheffersi is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Mouthbrooding by females.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 9.1 - 9.5. Tropical; 23°C - 25°C ; 2°S - 3°S endemic to Lake Kivu (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–25°C
pH Range
9.1–9.5
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
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Snoeks, De Vos & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1987

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 67 records indexed .

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