Thicklipped happy
📖 Overview
Prefers rocky habitats . Possibly an ovophilic, agamous maternal mouthbroodar, like other members of the genus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Thicklipped happy is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thicklipped happy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Mouthbrooding by females.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 13°S - 18°S endemic in Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Thicklipped Happy · Thicklipped River Bream |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haplochromis albolabris | Trewavas & Thys van den Audenaerde | 1969 | Synonym |
| Thoracochromis albolabrus | Trewavas & Thys van den Audenaerde | 1969 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Thicklipped happy.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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