Tigerfish
Rhamphochromis longiceps
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A predatory cichlid from Lake Malawi, found in every habitat of the lake, from the shore to open water. It feeds mainly on fish. The female broods the eggs in her mouth. Vulnerable.
- Scientific name
- Rhamphochromis longiceps
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Champsochromis longiceps, Hemichromis longiceps, Paratilapia longiceps
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 28 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable (VU)
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