Thinface cichlid
Serranochromis angusticeps
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A predatory cichlid from south-central Africa that feeds mainly on small fish. The female broods the eggs in her mouth.
- Scientific name
- Serranochromis angusticeps
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Chromis levaillantii, Chromys levaillantii, Paratilapia angusticeps, Paratilapia kafuensis, Paratilapia robusta, Serranochromis augusticeps, Serranochromis kafuensis, Serranochromis levaillantii, Tilapia levaillantii
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 41 cm
- Lifespan
- 8.5 years
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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