Astatoreochromis alluaudi
| Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
Order |
Family |
| ANIMALIA |
CHORDATA |
ACTINOPTERYGII |
PERCIFORMES |
CICHLIDAE |
| Scientific Name: |
Astatoreochromis alluaudi |
| Species Authority: |
Pellegrin, 1904 |
Common Name/s:
| English |
– |
Allauad's Haplo |
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Assessment Information
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| Red List Category & Criteria: |
Least Concern
ver 3.1
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| Year Assessed: |
2006 |
| Assessor/s |
Ntakimazi, G., Twongo, T.K. & Hanssens, M. |
| Evaluator/s: |
Snoeks, J. (Freshwater Fish Red List Authority) & Darwall, W. (Freshwater Biodiversity Assessment Programme) |
Justification:
Large extent of occurrence and no immediate threats.
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Geographic Range
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| Range Description: |
Lake Victoria drainage and Lake Kanyaboli. Introduced into waters near Nairobi (Upper Athi system). Present in the Victoria Nile and Semliki River. Introduced in early 1960s in upper Akagera lakes for mollusc control, has since dispersed throughout the Akagera system.
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| Countries: |
Native:
Burundi; Kenya; Tanzania, United Republic of; Uganda
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Population
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| Population: |
Locally abundant species.
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| Population Trend: |
Unknown
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Habitat and Ecology
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| Habitat and Ecology: |
Not confined to any particular type of substrate, it is ubiquitous in all areas where the water is less than 60 ft deep. There are some indications that it may extend to deeper water (Greenwood 1981). Often found in marginal inshore areas with papyrus vegetation. Feeds almost exclusively on Mollusca, especially Gastropoda. Insect larvae represent a small fraction of the ingested material (Greenwood 1981). Reproduction mainly during rainy season, post larval specimens have been found in pools and streams some distance inside papyrus swamps. Larger young enter temporary streams (Greenwood 1981). Max. size 163 mm SL (Greenwood 1981).
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| Systems: |
Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): |
Loss of habitat due to farming encroachment.
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Conservation Actions
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| Conservation Actions: |
No information available.
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