Petrochromis macrognathus
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A cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, from rocky bottoms, where it scrapes algae off stones.
- Scientific name
- Petrochromis macrognathus
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 24–26 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 17.2 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Detritivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Data deficient (DD)
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