Haplochromis cavifrons

Haplochromis cavifrons

Broad cavernous mouth ambushing prey in Lake Victoria

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
Water type: Freshwater