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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Haplochromis Victorianus

Haplochromis victorianus Pellegrin, 1904
Max Length
16.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
6–12 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Haplochromis Victorianus (Haplochromis victorianus), first described by Pellegrin, 1904 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 16.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 6 to 12 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.

Scientific Name
Haplochromis victorianus
Authority
Pellegrin, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
16.6 cm
Depth Range
6–12 m
Latitude
3°S – 1°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplochromis
Haplochromis
Species
Haplochromis Victorianus
Haplochromis victorianus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplochromis Victorianus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplochromis Victorianus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

👄 Mouth Brooder

Mouthbrooder.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 6 - 12 m . Tropical; 1°N - 3°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
4.2±0.73
Food Items

small fish (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
16.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
1°N – 3°S
Described By
Pellegrin, 1904

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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