Haplochromis granti
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Haplochromis granti faces severe threats from the introduction of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) into Lake Victoria, which has caused dramatic population declines through predation and competition. Eutrophication from agricultural runoff and sewage has degraded water quality and reduced oxygen levels in the lake's deeper waters where this species historically occurred. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices have further reduced population numbers and disrupted the lake's ecological balance.
Habitat
Haplochromis granti is endemic to Lake Victoria in East Africa, where it inhabits rocky shores and deeper waters of the lake. This cichlid species was historically found in areas with rocky substrates and clear waters before the lake's ecosystem underwent dramatic changes.
