Snaileater
📖 Overview
Feeds primarily upon snails, but also takes other invertebrates and small fish; ovophilic, agamous, maternal mouthbrooder . Used for snail and bilharzia control .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Snaileater is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Snaileater is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Snaileater is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 8°S - 12°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis mellandi | Boulenger | 1905 | Synonym |
| Hemihaplochromis mellandi | Boulenger | 1905 | Synonym |
| Paratilapia mellandi | Boulenger | 1905 | Synonym |
| Serranochromis mellandi | Boulenger | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 68 records indexed .
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