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The Capart's cichlid (Trematocara caparti) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa; deep water, shallower at night.
Description
Capart's cichlid is a cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. The species is small and has a pale, translucent body with large eyes and conspicuous sensory grooves on the head, adapted to life in the dark. It belongs to the deepwater cichlids and rises at night to shallower water to forage. It feeds on small zooplankton and small invertebrates. It is a maternal mouthbrooder. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Capart's cichlid?
The Capart's cichlid has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Large eyes and sensory grooves on the head; deepwater cichlid that moves to shallower water at night.
Where does the Capart's cichlid live?
The Capart's cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa; deep water, shallower at night.
How big does the Capart's cichlid get?
The Capart's cichlid grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Capart's cichlid dangerous to humans?
No, the Capart's cichlid is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Capart's cichlid edible?
The Capart's cichlid is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Trematocara
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