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The Adolphifrederici haplo (Haplochromis adolphifrederici) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 11 cm.
East Africa, in lakes and rivers of the Edward, George and Kivu system, in vegetated and rocky shore zones.
Description
The Adolphifrederici haplo is a small cichlid of the family Cichlidae occurring in East Africa and reaching about 11 cm. The laterally compressed body is golden-yellow with a bluish sheen and faint crossbars; males are more vividly coloured and bear egg-spots on the anal fin. The species belongs to the large group of haplochromine cichlids that have formed a striking array of species in the East African lakes. It lives in vegetated and rocky shore zones of lakes and rivers of the Edward, George and Kivu system and eats algae, growth, small invertebrates and plankton. Like many haplochromines it is a mouthbrooder: the female broods the eggs and young in her mouth, an effective form of parental care.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Adolphifrederici haplo?
The Adolphifrederici haplo has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a vertical stripes pattern. East African haplochromine cichlid with faint vertical bars; the male broods the eggs in the mouth and bears egg spots on the anal fin.
Where does the Adolphifrederici haplo live?
The Adolphifrederici haplo lives in fresh water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. East Africa, in lakes and rivers of the Edward, George and Kivu system, in vegetated and rocky shore zones.
How big does the Adolphifrederici haplo get?
The Adolphifrederici haplo grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Adolphifrederici haplo dangerous to humans?
No, the Adolphifrederici haplo is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Adolphifrederici haplo edible?
The Adolphifrederici haplo is rarely eaten.
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