Threespot torpedo
Exochochromis anagenys
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A predatory cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, from Thumbi West Island and the southeast of the lake. It has three black spots on its flank, hence its common name. It reaches 20 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Exochochromis anagenys
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Cyrtocara anagenys
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C
- pH
- 7.4–8.4
- General hardness (GH)
- 7–30 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 20 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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