Haplochromis fusiformis Greenwood & Gee, 1969

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  11 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 27 - 33 m
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Victoria.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in off-shore areas with a mud substrate (Ref. 4983). Feeds on insects (Ref. 558).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 April 2010 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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