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Spathodus marlieri

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A cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, from rocky bottoms. It reaches 10 centimetres.

Scientific name
Spathodus marlieri
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
25–27 °C

Size and lifespan

Adult size
10 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Mouthbrooder

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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