Haplochromis schubotziellus Greenwood, 1973

Description


Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cichliformes

Family: Cichlidae

Genus: Haplochromis

Species: Haplochromis schubotziellus Greenwood, 1973

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


    Biology


    Commonly found in muddy bays and near papyrus fringed shorelines, but rarely encountered in open waters (Ref. 4983). The presence of plant and other organic debris, together with dipteran larvae in the stomach suggests bottom feeding, possibly insectivorous habits (Ref. 558).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic