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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Haplotaxodon Trifasciatus

Haplotaxodon trifasciatus Takahashi & Nakaya, 1999
Max Length
16.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
5–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Haplotaxodon Trifasciatus (Haplotaxodon trifasciatus), first described by Takahashi & Nakaya, 1999 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 16.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. Recorded depth range: 5 to 30 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Haplotaxodon trifasciatus
Authority
Takahashi & Nakaya, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
16.2 cm
Depth Range
5–30 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Haplotaxodon
Haplotaxodon
Species
Haplotaxodon Trifasciatus
Haplotaxodon trifasciatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Haplotaxodon Trifasciatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Haplotaxodon Trifasciatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 5 - 30 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
16.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Takahashi & Nakaya, 1999

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Haplotaxodon Trifasciatus.

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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