Orange-fringed Largemouth

Chetia brevis

Fifteen Centimeters Cichlid from African Waters

Orange-fringed Largemouth is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 15 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Chetia
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: Komati-Incomati River system, eastern Transvaal, South Africa and coastal lakes in Mozambique. Population threatened by pollution and water extraction. Translocated to dams in the Kruger National Park (Ref. 7248 ).

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