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The Haplochromis sunset (Dimidiochromis strigatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 24 cm.
Description
The Malawi cichlid is a cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi and adjacent waters in East Africa. The species has an elongate, laterally compressed body; courting males colour more brightly than the females. It usually stays in shallow water in vegetated and sandy zones and swims in midwater. As a predator it hunts smaller fishes and large invertebrates. As a haplochromine cichlid it is a maternal mouthbrooder. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Haplochromis sunset?
The Haplochromis sunset has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Fish-eating, maternal mouthbrooder of shallow vegetated and sandy zones in Lake Malawi.
Where does the Haplochromis sunset live?
The Haplochromis sunset lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. East Africa; Lake Malawi and adjacent waters.
How big does the Haplochromis sunset get?
The Haplochromis sunset grows to a maximum of about 24 cm.
Is the Haplochromis sunset dangerous to humans?
No, the Haplochromis sunset is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Haplochromis sunset edible?
The Haplochromis sunset is rarely eaten.
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