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Haplochromis Royal Blue

Otopharynx heterodon (Trewavas 1935)

Biology

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Found mostly on sediment-rich substrates on deeper regions but is also found in the intermediate sand-rock habitats. An opportunistic feeder that feeds from the drifting sediment in the water column (Ref. 5595).
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aquarium: commercial
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Royal blue hap

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The royal blue hap (Otopharynx heterodon) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 12.8 centimetres (5.0 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

References

  1. ^ Konings, A.; Kazembe, J. (2018). "Otopharynx heterodon". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T60999A148668091. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T60999A148668091.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Otopharynx heterodon" in FishBase. April 2013 version.

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Royal blue hap: Brief Summary

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The royal blue hap (Otopharynx heterodon) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. This species can reach a length of 12.8 centimetres (5.0 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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