| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANIMALIA | CHORDATA | ACTINOPTERYGII | PERCIFORMES | CICHLIDAE |
| Scientific Name: | Haplochromis burtoni |
| Species Authority | (Günther, 1893) |
| Synonym/s: |
Astatotilapia burtoni
|
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Least Concern ver 3.1 |
| Year Assessed: | 2006 |
| Assessor/s | Ntakimazi, G. |
| Evaluator/s: | Snoeks, J. (Freshwater Fish Red List Authority) & Darwall, W. (Freshwater Biodiversity Assessment Programme) |
|
Justification: Endemic to East Africa. The species has been reported as restricted to Lake Tanganyika and associated rivers. However, it is currently very common in upper and middle Akagera River and associated lakes, where it may have been introduced. No major widespread threats identified. |
|
| Range Description: | Reported to be restricted to Lake Tanganyika and associated rivers; however, it is currently very common in upper and middle Akagera river and associated lakes, where most likely it has been introduced. |
| Countries: |
Native:
Burundi; Rwanda; Tanzania, United Republic of; Zambia
|
| Population: | No information available. |
| Population Trend: |
Unknown
|
| Habitat and Ecology: | Found in slow-flowing stream and rivers, deltas, ponds, lagoons, and shallow inshore waters in lakes. Feeds on varied food item including small fishes, insect larvae, diatoms, algae, and plant debris. |
| Systems: | Freshwater |
| Major Threat(s): | No threats identified. |
| Conservation Actions: | No information. |
| Citation: | Ntakimazi, G. 2006. Haplochromis burtoni. In: IUCN 2008. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 22 November 2008. |
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