Haplochromis simotes

Haplochromis simotes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Haplochromis
Species:
H. simotes
Binomial name
Haplochromis simotes
(Boulenger, 1911)
Synonyms
  • Tilapia simotes Boulenger, 1911
  • Neochromis simotes (Boulenger, 1911)

Haplochromis simotes is a species of cichlid endemic to the Victorian Nile where it is only known with certainty from Kakindu and questionable records from Ripon Falls, both in Uganda. This species can reach a standard length of 8.7 cm (3.4 in). This algae-feeder (leading to comparisons with Tropheus) is found in fast-flowing waters over a rocky bottom. Although rated as data deficient by the IUCN, its range is very small and it could easily become extinct as a result of already-planned dams.

References

  1. 1 2 Witte, F.; de Zeeuw, M.P. (2016). "Haplochromis simotes". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T60581A97120939. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T60581A97120939.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Haplochromis simotes". FishBase. February 2013 version.
  3. ↑ Sayer, C.A.; L. Máiz-Tomé; W.R.T. Darwall (2018). Freshwater biodiversity in the Lake Victoria Basin: Guidance for species conservation, site protection, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods. Cambridge, UK and Gland, Switzerland: IUCN. doi:10.2305/IUCN.CH.2018.RA.2.en. ISBN 978-2-8317-1896-5.