Haplochromis squamulatus Regan, 1922

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  19.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Victoria.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Recorded from a wide variety of habitats; sheltered and exposed, littoral and offshore. Mostly found over hard substrate (Ref. 4983). Feeds on fish (Ref. 558).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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