Eastern happy
📖 Overview
Occurs in vegetated areas in shallow water, but also found in rivers and streams around the lake. Feeds on invertebrates, algae, plants, small fishes and plankton . Ovophilic, agamous maternal mouthbrooder .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eastern happy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern happy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Female lays batches of eggs on a substratum which the male begins to inseminate. Female collects the eggs almost immediately after laying a batch and incubates eggs in her mouth for 12-14 days at 26°C, releasing the young after which. Parent guards the young for 5-7 days, keeping them into her mouth when approached by predators or divers.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 13°S - 21°S
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates, algae, plants, small fishes and plankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Eastern happy is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Eastern happy is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Eastern happy has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Eastern Happy · Eastern River Bream |
| 🌍AFR | Oostelike Kurper |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kaunisevähautoja |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Астатотиляпия Каллиптера |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromis callipterus | Günther | 1894 | Synonym |
| Ctenochromis callipterus | Günther | 1894 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis callipterus | Günther | 1894 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis centropristoides | Nichols & LaMonte | 1931 | Synonym |
| Neochromis simotes nyassae | Borodin | 1936 | Synonym |
| Tilapia calliptera | Günther | 1894 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Eastern happy.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 49 records indexed .
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