Haplochromis Melichrous
📖 Overview
Inhabits relatively exposed areas with a mud bottom . The stomachs of the specimens which were examined contained small quantities of mud and fragments of crustaceans (probably Caridina sp.); other fragments were tentatively identified as remains of Dipteran pupae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Melichrous is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Melichrous is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 21 - 48 m. Tropical; 1°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Melichrous.
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