Haplochromis nyererei Witte-Maas & Witte, 1985
Haplochromis nyererei
photo by Schraml, E.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  7.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 1 - 4 m
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Victoria.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in the close vicinity of rocky shores and rocky islands (Ref. 4983). Feeds on algae and insects (Ref. 13624).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 April 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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