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Mylochromis epichorialis

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A cichlid from Malawi and Tanzania.

Scientific name
Mylochromis epichorialis
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Cyrtocara epichorialis, Haplochromis epichorialis, Maravichromis epichorialis

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
24–26 °C
pH
8–8.5
General hardness (GH)
10–15 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
20 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Bottom
Diet
Carnivore

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Mouthbrooder

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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