Haplochromis cavifrons

Haplochromis cavifrons

Data Deficient Cichlid in the Record

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Haplochromis cavifrons is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria. It is a benthopelagic fish, and is generally found a few hundred metres beyond the shore over hard substrate.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Maximum length: 19.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Lake Victoria.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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