Alternate Name:   Haplochromis ishmaeli

Photo by:  Kevin Bauman

Description

Haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria. It is a pharyngeal crusher and feeds on snails and bivalves. The period of sexual activity is about 3 years, the fish may live for 6-9 years in aquarium.

The species has been collected in the following Lake Victoria locations: Uganda: Bunjako, Jinja, Sesse isld, Pilkinton Bay,Ekumu Bay, Buka Bay, Entebbe Harbour,Macdonald Bay. Kenya: Kisumu, South of Port Southby, Kavirondo Gulf. Tanzania: Majita, Mwanza bay, Mwanza Gulf.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Classification:  Extinct in the Wild

IUCN Red List Status:  Critically Endangered