Haplochromis Vonlinnei
📖 Overview
Haplochromis Vonlinnei (Haplochromis vonlinnei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: moderately large sized and moderately slender, macrognathic species; dorsal head profile smoothly curved; snout rather acute; teeth strongly curved; distinct mid-lateral band, broader in males than in females, and thinner and interrupted dorsal lateral band present; ripening male with snout and cheek brownish grey, gill cover and the rostral part of flank golden brown, and ventral side, belly, caudo-ventral part of flank and caudal peduncle blackish . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Vonlinnei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal, usually 6 - 18 m . Tropical known only from Lake Victoria.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Vonlinnei.
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