Haplochromis Acidens
📖 Overview
Inhabits sheltered, shallow areas near submerged plant stands, over mud and hard substrate . Major content of the guts which were examined consisted of macerated phanerogam tissue and varying amounts of epiphytic diatoms. Some specimens contained a flocculent, grey-green mass thought to be bottom debris, principally blue-green algae. Also fish, insect eggs, tissue mass and fragments of Ephemeroptera and other insects were found .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Acidens is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Acidens is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooders.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 3 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Acidens.
🔍 Similar Species
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