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The Cavally mouthbrooder (Chromidotilapia cavalliensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Cavally mouthbrooder is a small cichlid from fresh water of West Africa, in the Cavally basin of Liberia and Ivory Coast. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a stocky body with fine iridescent colour accents on the flanks and fins. It lives in clear forest streams and is a mouthbrooder: the parents hold the eggs and young in the mouth for protection. It feeds on small invertebrates, aufwuchs and plant matter. The fish appears in the aquarium hobby. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cavally mouthbrooder?
The Cavally mouthbrooder has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Glossy colour accents; mouthbrooding forest-stream cichlid
Where does the Cavally mouthbrooder live?
The Cavally mouthbrooder lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. West Africa
How big does the Cavally mouthbrooder get?
The Cavally mouthbrooder grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Cavally mouthbrooder dangerous to humans?
No, the Cavally mouthbrooder is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Cavally mouthbrooder edible?
The Cavally mouthbrooder is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Chromidotilapia
More from the family Cichlidae
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