Angolan happy
📖 Overview
Angolan happy (Chetia welwitschi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Angolan happy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Angolan happy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Angolan happy is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Angolan happy is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 13°S - 19°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Angola happy · Angolan happy |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis welwitschii | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis welwitschi | Boulenger | 1898 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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