Haplochromis pharyngomylus
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Haplochromis pharyngomylus is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Victoria. This species can reach a length of Script error: No such module "convert". SL.[1] This species feeds mainly on mollusks with both bivalves and gastropods eaten in approximately equal proportions.[1]
It is only found in the littoral and sub-littoral zone with a firm substrate such as sand or rock and it feeds on molluscs which it crushes using its pharyngeal teeth.[2]
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