Placidochromis johnstoni
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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, from shallow water with dense vegetation. It reaches 20 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Placidochromis johnstoni
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Astatotilapia johnstoni, Chromis johnstoni, Cyrtocara johnstoni, Cyrtocara johnstonii, Haplochromis johnstoni, Haplochromis johnstonii, Haplochromis sexfasciatus, Tilapia johnstoni, Tilapia johnstonii
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 24–26 °C
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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