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The Greenwood's happy (Sargochromis greenwoodi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
Greenwood's happy is a cichlid from fresh water of the Okavango and Zambezi systems in southern Africa. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a deep, silver-grey body with a greenish sheen and rows of small glittering spots. As a bottom-oriented fish it searches quiet river backwaters and floodplains for snails and other molluscs, which it crushes with strong throat jaws. It is a mouthbrooder. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Greenwood's happy?
The Greenwood's happy has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Greenwood's happy live?
The Greenwood's happy lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Africa: Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia
How big does the Greenwood's happy get?
The Greenwood's happy grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Greenwood's happy dangerous to humans?
No, the Greenwood's happy is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Greenwood's happy edible?
The Greenwood's happy is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Sargochromis
More from the family Cichlidae
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