Haplochromis teunisrasi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Haplochromis teunisrasi faces severe threats from the introduction of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) into Lake Victoria, which has caused dramatic population declines across endemic cichlid species. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has degraded water quality in nearshore areas where this species historically occurred. Overfishing and destructive fishing practices have further reduced population numbers and disrupted the lake's ecological balance.
Habitat
This endemic cichlid species inhabits the shallow, rocky and sandy shores of Lake Victoria in East Africa. It typically occurs in nearshore waters with moderate depths, preferring areas with mixed substrate that provide feeding opportunities and shelter.
