Haplochromis argens
Species of fish
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Haplochromis argens is a species of haplochromine cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria where it is only known from the Tanzanian portion. This species reaches a length of 7.6 centimetres (3.0 in) SL.[2] It feeds on zooplankton, primarily copepods and cladocerans, reflecting its dietary specialization as a zooplanktivore. By preying on planktonic crustaceans, it plays a key role in maintaining zooplankton population balance within the lake's ecosystem, which helps sustain its complex food web.[3]
| Haplochromis argens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Haplochromis |
| Species: | H. argens |
| Binomial name | |
| Haplochromis argens de Zeeuw, Westbroek & F. Witte, 2013 | |
