Haplochromis macrognathus Regan, 1922 |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 17.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 8 m | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Lake Victoria. | |||
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Biology: | Found in sheltered gulfs with a hard or mud substrate, and exposed sandy beaches (Ref. 4983). Feeds on fish (Ref. 558). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 (C2a(ii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |