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Haplochromis pharyngomylus Regan, 1929 |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Victoria. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits areas with a hard bottom (sand, shingle or, less frequently, rock). Often found amongst stands of aquatic plants (Ref. 4983). At a size range of 7.5-11.5 cm SL, this species feeds mainly or even exclusively on mollusks. Both bivalves and gastropods are eaten in approximately equal proportions (Ref. 558). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||