Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Haplochromis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Cichlidae Higher classification Haplochromis | |
Scientific name Haplochromis pseudopellegrini People also search for Haplochromis thuragnathus | ||
Haplochromis pseudopellegrini is a species of cichlid populating Africa's freshwater Lake Victoria. This species can reach a length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) SL.
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Lifestyle
Haplochromis pseudopellegrini is a carnivore that is usually in close offshore areas and some deep areas, and near the lake's muddy floor.
Diet
Haplochromis pseudopellegrini feeds on other freshwater fish in its lake habitat. There is little data on the cichlid's exact diet. The cichlid is harmless to humans.
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