Cyathochromis obliquidens
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A cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, the only member of its genus. It lives in shallow, vegetated water, among plants such as Vallisneria, and grazes algae from their leaves. Males are territorial. It reaches 15 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Cyathochromis obliquidens
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 15 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Herbivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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