Haplochromis Argenteus
📖 Overview
Inhabits sheltered localities with a mud bottom. Some specimens were collected from more exposed areas with a hard substrate. Juveniles have been collected from exposed beaches . The gut content of the specimens which were examined consisted of insect remains (terrestrial insects & Ephemeroptera larvae) and fish remains of Engraulicypris argenteus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Argenteus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Argenteus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Haplochromis Argenteus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooder.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 12 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prognathochromis argenteus | Regan | 1922 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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