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The Cyprichromis (Cyprichromis coloratus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa; open water above rocky bottoms.
Description
The Cyprichromis is a cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. The species is slender and colourful and lives, unusually for cichlids, in schools in the open water, one to five metres above rocky bottoms. It catches zooplankton from the water. As a haplochromine cichlid it is a maternal mouthbrooder, with the female brooding the eggs in her mouth. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cyprichromis?
The Cyprichromis has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Lives in shoals in open water above rocky bottoms (unusual for cichlids); maternal mouthbrooder.
Where does the Cyprichromis live?
The Cyprichromis lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water. Endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa; open water above rocky bottoms.
How big does the Cyprichromis get?
The Cyprichromis grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Cyprichromis dangerous to humans?
No, the Cyprichromis is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Cyprichromis edible?
The Cyprichromis is rarely eaten.
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