Haplochromis venator Greenwood, 1965

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  17.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 3 - 3 m
Distribution:  Africa: Lake Nabugabo.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  More abundant in offshore, open areas than in other regions. Possibly pelagic over mud bottoms in the middle of the lake (Ref. 4983). Is predominantly piscivorous although insects (esp. adult Ephemeroptera) are also eaten (Ref. 558).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (A1ace, B1+2cd) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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