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The Tricoti cichlid (Benthochromis tricoti) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
The Tricoti cichlid is a cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. The species has an elongate, laterally compressed body with long, graceful fins; courting males are handsomely coloured blue and yellow. It lives in the deeper, open water layers above steep slopes. It feeds on small crustaceans and plankton that it picks from the water column. It is a maternal mouthbrooder. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tricoti cichlid?
The Tricoti cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern. Long, graceful fins; plankton-eating deepwater cichlid and maternal mouthbrooder.
Where does the Tricoti cichlid live?
The Tricoti cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa; deeper open water layers.
How big does the Tricoti cichlid get?
The Tricoti cichlid grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.
Is the Tricoti cichlid dangerous to humans?
No, the Tricoti cichlid is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Tricoti cichlid edible?
The Tricoti cichlid is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Benthochromis
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