Biology:Haplochromis orthostoma
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Haplochromis |
| Species: | H. orthostoma
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| Haplochromis orthostoma Regan, 1922
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Haplochromis orthostoma is a species of cichlid fish that is endemic to the Lake Kyoga system in Uganda, where only known from Lake Bisina (a medium-sized lake to the east of Lake Kyoga itself)[2] and Lake Nawampassa (a small lake southeast of Lake Kyoga itself and only separated by a thin swamp).[3] Its continued survival in Lake Bisina is questionable as it has not been recorded in recent surveys,[4] but it still survives in Lake Nawampassa.[3] This piscivorous species is peaceful among similar-sized or larger fish, but will rapidly swallow smaller fish with its very large mouth.[3] The largest officially measured specimen was 9.1 cm (3.6 in) in standard length,[2] although it has been known to reach about 18 cm (7.1 in) in total length.[3]
References
- ↑ Kaufman, L. (2016). "Haplochromis orthostoma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T19033A97127794. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T19033A97127794.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/19033/97127794. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2013). "Haplochromis orthostoma" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Steeves, G. (2007). A Rediscovered Piscavore from Nawampassa: Pyxichromis orthostoma. A Cichlid Room Companion.
- ↑ Wanda, F.; B. Gidudu; S. Wandera; R.S. Copeland; J.P. Cuda; W.A. Overholt (2011). "Herbivory of Hydrilla verticillata by Cichlid Fish in Lake Bisina, Uganda". Journal of East African Natural History 100 (1&2): 113–121. doi:10.2982/028.100.0107.
Wikidata ☰ Q2697128 entry
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