Triglachromis otostigma (Regan, 1920)
photo by Moeremans, L.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 8.5 - 9; dH range: 10 - 15
Distribution:  Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Typical mud-dweller which inhabits shallow and deep waters of coastal areas. Feeds on diatoms and microorganisms but also omnivorous. A good community tank fish provided that its companions are of comparable size (Ref. 6770).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 January 2006 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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