Chalinochromis popelini
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A cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, from rocky and rubble areas, where it eats small invertebrates from the rock cover. It spawns hidden among the stones. It reaches 15 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Chalinochromis popelini
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Chalinochromis popeleni
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 15 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Substrate or cave spawner
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Not evaluated (NE)
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