Haplochromis elegans Trewavas, 1933

Description


Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cichliformes

Family: Cichlidae

Genus: Haplochromis

Species: Haplochromis elegans Trewavas, 1933

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • 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