Haplochromis simotes
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 . 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.
Q3406
cichlid
Concept
Q123452
endemic
Concept
Q4814791
Victorian Nile
LOC
None
Kakindu
UNK
Q487912
Ripon Falls
LOC
Q1036
Uganda
LOC
Q1847935
standard length
UNK
Q37868
algae
Concept
Q133300
Tropheus
Concept
Q3245245
data deficient
Concept
Q48268
IUCN
ORG
Q12323
dam
Concept
Q5533875
Haplochromis simotes
Concept
IUCN conservation status
country
country