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Stomatepia mariae
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A predatory cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in Cameroon. The female broods the eggs in her mouth. Critically endangered. It reaches 12 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Stomatepia mariae
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Paratilapia mariae
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 25–27 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 12 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Critically endangered (CR)
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