Haplochromis elegans Trewavas, 1933
Description
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Species: Haplochromis elegans Trewavas, 1933
Climate Zone
Location
Biology
Occurs in inshore regions especially near papyrus shores where the bottom is sandy (Ref. 4983). Feeds mostly on chironomid larvae, although emergent aquatic Diptera are also eaten when available (Ref. 558).
Habitat
benthopelagic