Cichlid
📖 Overview
Occurs in inshore regions with a soft mud bottom. Few specimens caught over sand and shingle bottoms . The stomach and intestinal contents of specimens which were examined indicate that w/in a size range of 8.4-13.5 cm SL, H. ishmaeli feeds almost exclusively on mollusks, with accidental ingestion of insects .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by female.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 9 m. Tropical; ? - 25°C ; 1°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cichlid |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis ishamaeli | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Labrochromis ishmaeli | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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