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Haplochromis mento Regan, 1922 |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Lake Victoria. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits littoral areas with a sand or sand and rock substrate. Most localities are exposed but one is a sheltered gulf (Ref. 4983). The stomachs of a small number of specimens which were examined contained remains of cyprinid and cichlid fish (Ref. 558). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||