Haplochromis Gigas
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky shores where it is more abundant at gently sloping shores than at steeply sloping shores. Females, non-territorial males and subadults often found foraging in groups. Feeds on plants .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10; Vertebrae: 29 - 31. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Gigas is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouth brooder with usually maternal parental care. Male defends territories. Brooding female guards fry in often not more than 0.5 m deep water, where it establishes small territories.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; depth range ? - 4 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Gigas.
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