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Haplochromis flavus Seehausen, Zwennes & Lippitsch, 1998 |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: eastern Lake Victoria, Tanzania. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 15-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 29-31 | |||
| Biology: | Restricted to rocky substrates. Microhabitats of this species range from very gentle to moderately steep slopes. Feeds on chironomid larvae, filamentous Chlorophyta, diatoms and macrophytes. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 March 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||