Haplochromis piceatus Greenwood & Gee, 1969 |
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photo by
Ekenberg, A. |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 14 - 18 m | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Lake Victoria. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in a relatively sheltered gulf with a mud bottom (Ref. 4983). Bottom mud and Diptera pupae (probably Chironomidae) were identified in specimens which were examined for gut content (Ref. 558). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |