Simochromis diagramma
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A cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, from shallow, murky water with rubble, usually less than 5 metres deep. Herbivorous. The female broods the young in her mouth. It reaches 19.5 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Simochromis diagramma
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Chromis diagramma, Tilapia adolfi
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 25 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 19.5 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
- Diet
- Herbivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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