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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Spekii

Haplochromis spekii Boulenger, 1906
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
3–9 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Occurs over hard (mostly) and soft substrates, in sheltered and less often, exposed areas . Feeds on small fishes .

Scientific Name
Haplochromis spekii
Authority
Boulenger, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
22 cm
Depth Range
3–9 m
Latitude
3°S – 3°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
30.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Spekii is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Spekii is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 9 m. Tropical; 3°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73
Food Items

small fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
22cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
30.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
3°N – 3°S
Described By
Boulenger, 1906

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Haplochromis serranoides Regan 1922 Synonym
Haplochromis serranoidus Regan 1922 Synonym
Harpagochromis spekei Boulenger 1906 Synonym
Pelmatochromis spekii Boulenger 1906 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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