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The Sky-blue Kivu haplo (Haplochromis crebridens) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
Haplochromis crebridens is a small cichlid endemic to Lake Kivu in East Africa. The species has a streamlined body with a sky-blue sheen and reaches about 10 cm. Like other haplochromine cichlids of the East African lakes the species is a mouthbrooder: the female broods the eggs and young in her mouth. Males are more brightly coloured than females. The fish inhabits the shallow shore zones of the lake and feeds on small invertebrates. The species is part of the exceptionally species-rich cichlid fauna of Lake Kivu.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sky-blue Kivu haplo?
The Sky-blue Kivu haplo has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Sky-blue sheen; mouthbrooder; part of the species-rich cichlid fauna of Lake Kivu.
Where does the Sky-blue Kivu haplo live?
The Sky-blue Kivu haplo lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Endemic to Lake Kivu in East Africa.
How big does the Sky-blue Kivu haplo get?
The Sky-blue Kivu haplo grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Sky-blue Kivu haplo dangerous to humans?
No, the Sky-blue Kivu haplo is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Sky-blue Kivu haplo edible?
The Sky-blue Kivu haplo is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Haplochromis
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