Haplochromis Sauvagei
📖 Overview
Inhabits the littoral zone where the bottom is hard; especially common over exposed sandy beaches . Feeds mainly on gastropods, bottom deposits, which include insect larvae, copepods and diatoms, and Insecta (chiefly larval boring may-flies, Povilla adusta) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Haplochromis Sauvagei is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Haplochromis Sauvagei is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Haplochromis Sauvagei is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooder.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - 27°C ; 1°N - 3°S
🌿 Ecology
gastropods, bottom deposits, which include insect larvae, copepods and diatoms, and Insecta (chiefly
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctenochromis sauvagei | Pfeffer | 1896 | Synonym |
| Ptyochromis sauvagei | Pfeffer | 1896 | Synonym |
| Tilapia sauvagii | Pfeffer | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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