Haplochromis pseudopellegrini
Appearance
(Redirected from Prognathochromis pseudopellegrini)
Haplochromis pseudopellegrini | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Cichliformes |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Genus: | Haplochromis |
Species: | H. pseudopellegrini
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Binomial name | |
Haplochromis pseudopellegrini Greenwood, 1967
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Synonyms | |
Prognathochromis pseudopellegrini (Greenwood, 1967) |
Haplochromis pseudopellegrini is a species of cichlid populating Africa's freshwater Lake Victoria. This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) SL.[2]
Lifestyle
[edit]Haplochromis pseudopellegrini is a carnivore that is usually in close offshore areas and some deep areas, and near the lake's muddy floor.[2]
Diet
[edit]Haplochromis pseudopellegrini feeds on other freshwater fish in its lake habitat. There is little data on the cichlid's exact diet. The cichlid is harmless to humans.
References
[edit]- ^ Witte, F.; de Zeeuw, M.P. (2010). "Haplochromis pseudopellegrini". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T18328A8085808. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T18328A8085808.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Haplochromis pseudopellegrini" in FishBase. February 2013 version.