Perissodus microlepis
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A cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika that eats the scales of other fish. There are two forms: one with its mouth twisted to the left, which attacks the victim's right flank, and one twisted to the right, which attacks the left. It reaches 11 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Perissodus microlepis
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Perissodus burgeoni, Perissodus gracilis
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 11 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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