Guenther's mouthbrooder

Chromidotilapia guntheri

Egg Guarding Fish of the Niger Basin

Guenther's mouthbrooder is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 18 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Chromidotilapia
Maximum length: 18 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: coastal basins from the river St. John in Liberia to lower Cameroon and the Benito River in Equatorial Guinea, in forest and northern adjoining savannah; also known from the Niger and the Bénoué River (Ref. 53405 ). Previously, two subspecies were recognized: Chromidotilapia guntheri guntheri and Chromidotilapia guntheri loennbergi .
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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