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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Wallaceochromis Humilis

Wallaceochromis humilis Boulenger, 1916
Max Length
12.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Wallaceochromis Humilis (Wallaceochromis humilis) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 12.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Wallaceochromis humilis
Authority
Boulenger, 1916
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
12.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Water Temp
24–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Wallaceochromis
Wallaceochromis
Species
Wallaceochromis Humilis
Wallaceochromis humilis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Diagnosis: single series of conical teeth in jaws; body depth 24.4-35.2% of standard length; dorsal fin with 17-18 spines and 9-10 soft rays . : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Wallaceochromis Humilis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Spawns in caves. Female tends the clutch .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 10°N - 6°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
12.5cm
Dorsal Spines
18
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1916

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