Haplochromis Altigenis
📖 Overview
Found in sheltered gulfs and bays and relatively undisturbed offshore places, over hard and soft substrates . The gut content of the specimens which were examined consisted mainly of finely macerated fish remains, identifiable as cichlids .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosis: differs from H. vonlinnei by a more prominent premaxillary pedicel, a relatively much deeper cheek and less strongly curved oral teeth; live colors on this species are unknown .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Altigenis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 16 m. Tropical; 1°S - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Altigenis.
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