Haplochromis gowersii Trewavas, 1928

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  22.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 6 m
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Victoria.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits open beaches; off-shore islands; sheltered bays and gulfs; over soft and hard bottoms (Ref. 4983). Feeds on fish (Ref. 558).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 April 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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