Haplochromis Bicolor
📖 Overview
Occurs in the littoral and sublittoral regions, especially where the bottom is hard, only rarely over mud . Feeds mainly on snails and insect larvae as well as on detritus and phytoplankton . In combination, the introduction of top-predator Lates niloticus (and probably other species of Lates), together with intensified fishing efforts, appear to be responsible for the virtual disappearance of this species over the last 20 years .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Bicolor is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Bicolor is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
A mouthbrooder.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range ? - 12 m . Tropical; 1°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
snails and insect larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baionia xenodonta | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Bayonia xenodonta | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis xenodon | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Hemitilapia materfamilias | Pellegrin | 1913 | Synonym |
| Macropleurodus bicolor | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia bicolor | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Tilapia xenodonta | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Bicolor.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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