Haplochromis nigripinnis Regan, 1921
Haplochromis nigripinnis
photo by Schraml, E.

 Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
 Max. size:  6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic, non-migratory
 Distribution:  Africa: Lakes Edward and George, and Kazinga Channel.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Predominantly found in open offshore waters, sometimes found close to the shore in sandy areas (Ref. 4983). As suggested by its long and coiled intestines, H. nigripinnis is a vegetarian. It feeds mainly on suspended phytoplankton. Like most Haplochromis species, it is an opportunistic feeder (Ref. 558).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 08.07.91
 Modified by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 31.05.05
 Checked by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 17.03.94

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