Haplochromis Limax
📖 Overview
Occurs in places which are suitable for the growth of aufwuchs. It is never found far from the shore line but the substrata over which it occurs are varied . Aufwuchs, its associated micro-fauna and macerated phanerogam tissue are the commonest types of ingested matter recorded from the gut. Feeds by scraping food items from the lake bottom .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Limax is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Limax is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 0°S - 1°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Limax.
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