Boulengerochromis microlepis (Boulenger, 1899) Giant cichlid |
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Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae | |||
Max. size: | 80 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 4,500.0 g | |||
Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 9; dH range: 10; depth range - 85 m, | |||
Distribution: | Africa: Endemic to and widely distributed in Lake Tanganyika. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits near-shore surface waters. Firm flesh is highly valued (Ref. 4967). Largest African cichlid (Ref. 4537). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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