Haplochromis Obesus
📖 Overview
Occurs in the littoral and sublittoral areas. Most specimens were caught over a hard substrate (sand, shingle and rock), few over mud . Feeds on fish embryos or larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Obesus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Obesus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 15 m . Tropical; 3°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
fish embryos or larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis gestri | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Lipochromis obesus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia gestri | Boulenger | 1911 | Synonym |
| Pelmatochromis obesus | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Obesus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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