Bream
Chilotilapia rhoadesii
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The Malawi bream is the only member of its genus, endemic to Lake Malawi. It lives over muddy bottoms, from shallow to deep water, and eats mainly snails. It reaches 22.5 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Chilotilapia rhoadesii
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Chilotilapia rhoadesi
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 22.5 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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