Haplochromis Prognathus
📖 Overview
Occurs in both sheltered and exposed localities where the substrate is hard . Feeds on fish, insects and plants .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Prognathus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Prognathus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooder.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 6 m . Tropical; 1°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
fish, insects and plants (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis lamprogenys | Fowler | 1936 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis macrodon | Regan | 1922 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis rebeli | Lohberger | 1929 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis steindachneri | Lohberger | 1929 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis taeniatus | Regan | 1922 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis versluysi | Lohberger | 1929 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia prognathus | Pellegrin | 1904 | Synonym |
| Prognathochromis prognathus | Pellegrin | 1904 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Haplochromis Prognathus.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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