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Caprichromis liemi
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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe and the upper Shire, specialised in stealing broods: it rams mouthbrooding females from below so they release eggs and fry. It stays over sand, often in midwater. It is named after the ichthyologist Karel Liem. It reaches about 19 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Caprichromis liemi
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Cyrtocara liemi, Maravichromis liemi
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 19.1 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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