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Triglachromis otostigma

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A cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, from muddy bottoms. It reaches 12 centimetres.

Scientific name
Triglachromis otostigma
Family
Cichlidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cichlidae
Order
Cichliformes
Synonyms
Limnochromis otostigma, Pelmatochromis auritus

Origin

Native region
África

Water

Temperature
24–26 °C
pH
8.5–9
General hardness (GH)
10–15 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
12 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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