Species Profile: Haplochromis sp. “thick skin”

Description:   F1 from Ssese Island - looks like the common “thick skin or 44” but with an orange/red patch behind the operculum. Beta males can turn a stunning black with blue iridescence. Intra-specific aggression is obvious in both a species-only tank and when kept with other species. Insectivore that thrives on an omnivorous diet.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

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CARES Classification:   VULN