Tropheops microstoma
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A cichlid from Lake Malawi, from calm, sheltered bays. Near threatened. It reaches about 10 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Tropheops microstoma
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Pseudotropheus microstoma, Pseudotropheus tropheops, Pseudotropheus tropheops microstoma
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 24–26 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 9.8 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Omnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Near threatened (NT)
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