Haplochromis Plagiostoma
📖 Overview
Occurs in sheltered and relatively shallow areas with either soft (mud) or hard (sand or shingle) substrate . The few specimens which were examined were found to be piscivorous, the prey being predominantly Haplochromis and less often, small Cyprinidae (probably Engraulis argenteus) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Plagiostoma is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Plagiostoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooder.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 9 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 Plagiostoma.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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