Electric blue hap
📖 Overview
Inhabits several habitats where rocks are found; usually found in caves and cracks of the biotope; feeds on small fishes, mainly small mbuna that live among the rocks . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 10. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Electric blue hap is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Electric blue hap is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Eggs are fertilized externally before the female picks them up to brood in her mouth .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 8.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19; depth range ? - 150 m . Tropical; 24°C - 26°C ; 9°S - 15°S Endemic to Lake Malawi.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, mainly small mbuna that live among the rocks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Electric blue hap is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Electric blue hap is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Electric blue hap has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyrtocara ahli | Trewavas | 1935 | Synonym |
| Haplochromis ahli | Trewavas | 1935 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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