Alluaud's haplo (Astatoreochromis alluaudi)

Scientific name: Astatoreochromis alluaudi Pellegrin, 1904

The Alluaud's haplo (Astatoreochromis alluaudi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Africa, Lakes Victoria, Kyoga, Edward, George, Nabugabo, Kachira and Nakavali; rivers and streams associated with these lakes.

Alluaud's haplo care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 20; Anal spines: 46

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Species facts

Scientific name: Astatoreochromis alluaudi
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 19.0
Depth range: 20 m (66 ft)
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 15 - ? benthopelagic; depth range ? - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Lakes Victoria, Kyoga, Edward, George, Nabugabo, Kachira and Nakavali; rivers and streams associated with these lakes.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm